Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Parallels Updates Desktop Virtualization Software

Renton, Washington-based Parallels, maker of software which allows Macintosh users to run Windows and other operating systems, has updated its Parallels Desktop software. According to Parallels, Parallels Desktop 5 for Mac includes such features as Windows 7 support, faster operation, better graphics and 3D performance. Parallels said version 5 of its software is up to 300% faster for virtual machine operations than its previous version, an up to 7 times better than prior versions on 3D and graphics performance. The updates software costs $79.99, or $49.99 for current users.