Editorial Review

When Apple introduced its first generation of Intel-powered Macs, the "Are you a Mac or aPC person" question suddenly became moot. With the new Intel Mac machines, you can have the best of both Macintosh and PC worlds. Unfortunately, switching between operating systems on the new Intel Macs can be a time-consuming process. You must completely shut down OS X and endure a full start-up cycle in order to run Windows. That's where Parallels Desktop for Mac comes in. With Parallels Desktop, you can run Windows applications along with your Macintosh programs -- right on your Mac, side-by-side -- so you never have to suffer through frustrating shut-downs and re-boots just to run a program you want.Read more

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• Run important applications available only for Windows
• Software for running Windows alongside Mac OS X; no need to reboot
• Run Windows and other operating systems on the Mac simultaneously
• Share files between Windows and Mac OS X with a shared folder
• Set up with a simple wizard-driven interlace that even automates network settings

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so much faster than Virtual PC
As a long-time Apple/Mac user whose office is PC based, I used Virtual PC for years. It saved me the cost of having to buy a Windows PC, but was sometimes agonizingly slow. Parallels on my MacBook runs refreshingly fast. It was fairly easy to install. The only problem with Parallels is that you need to buy a copy of the operating system and install it on Parallels. In my case I bought and installed XP Pro. I had some minor issues when trying to run a wireless app (SlingPlayer), but solved these fairly quickly. All other applications (all business) have installed and run with no problems.

Simple to Use, Value for the Money, Stable
I am not going to repeat all the great things about this product, but I am going to clear up some confusion for the rest of us.Unlike what the other recommender wrote, I had no problems with my Dell Photo 720 USB Printer (maybe s/he forgot to "connect" the printer).In the world of Parallels Desktop for Mac, all devices, e.g. iSight, USB ports, disc drives..., could be connected to either Mac OS X or Windows, but not simulateously.Therefore, his/her USB printer was probably "connected" to Mac OS X but not to Windows.
This is still in Beta
They have no business using you as their venture capitalist and making you pay to be a beta tester. It's chocky full of bugs. i.e. You can't use a USB printer in Windows XP., many more known bugs ... Read more

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• Desktop virtualization software for software developers and IT professionals
• Streamline software development, testing, and deployment
• Enhances productivity; test software in virtual machines prior to deployment
• Safely share development environments and pre-packaged testing configurations
• Transform physical IT infrastructure into virtual infrastructure

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The Future of Computing with Multiple OSs at the Same Time is Here! (Can also boot Mac OSX on a PC!!!)
Now we can truly virtualize as many Operating Systems (OSs) as we like on a modern rig, all with full networking capabilities that run anywhere between 100% and 75% of the speed as if the OS was actually hard installed on the system. However when we are talking systems with above 512 MB of RAM and better than 2.0 Ghz, you are never going to go with a single OS machine or a multiboot/dualboot when you have seen VMware in action. I have booted Windows XP (you can boot Win 3.1, Win 2K also if you want), Linux Slackware (one of the unsupportedLinux distros that works and I don't see why all Linux versions should work), FreeBSD6 (6 is unsupported but works), Solaris 10 (no problem) and I have personally seen the Apple MAC OS X Tiger running on it, but running OSx86 is illegal. However I have seen it on VMware on a PC. You can load all this on a notebook and have all of these OSs running on it at the same time, even full screen mode and it just looks so unreal, the kind of stuff that moves your soul when you see OSx86 with networking running on a PC Laptop. The fact you can toggle between the OSs without needing to boot only one OS and the presence of OSx86 makes this an absolute must. A few things need to be noted though. Sometimes you should use VIRTUAL IDE Virtual HDDs instead of SCCIs in VMware virtual hardware setup. In VMWARE BIOS (F2) you sometimes must change large disk access mode to OTHER rather than DOS, especially for Linux systems. If you can't get proper screen resolutions sizes, install VMware Tools from VMware, right click on OSs tab, "Install VMware Tools" and this mounts the tools inside the OSs in the /cdrom drive. Copy it and install it and you should have all the resolutions you need. Anyway what are you waiting for? This is crazy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Amazing and Awesome
This application is terrific.VMWare Workstation eliminates, for most applications at least, the requirement for dual or multiple boot systems.For example, you can switch operating systems with the click ofa mouse button.I have actually had three operatiing systems running concurrently on my system.
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• SnapStream's Firefly Mini PC remote control makes it easy to relax and control your PC without touching your keyboard or mouse, from the comfort of your couch. System Requirements: IBM-Compatible PC , Windows 2000, XP Home, XP Pro, XP MCE , CPU: Pentium, Celeron or Athlon at 500 Mhz and above , 128 MB of RAM , 10 MB of Hard disk space , Available US

Editorial Review

With all the different computer programs and platforms available, files can arrive on your desktop from many different sources and in a variety of formats. Sometimes you can't use files because of the way you received them or because you don't have the program that created them. Conversions Plus can help. Conversions Plus can convert files from different word-processing, spreadsheet, graphic, and database formats, so you can actually open and edit them in your own programs--just as if they were created there. Document formatting, such as bold, italics, and even embedded graphics are retained, so you don't have to retype or reformat. ... Read more

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One of the great programs!
Remember XTree? It could do just about everything. Conversions Plus, though a different kind of program, is also one of the great programs ever written. It Works!!!
In a nutshell this is a program that works exactly like it says.I had several hundred files created with Clarisworks 2.0 word processing software.Conversion Plus converted them to Microsoft Word without a hitch.Everything was perserved: font, italics, spacing, it was all there.It saved me a few months worth of typing.Not a bad deal for $65. ... Read more

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• Data pilot is the fastest way to create, edit, transfer and share your cell phone s contact information by using the enclosed data cable. DataPilot supports over 200 phone models including the most popular color display and camera phones. Check the flap to see what features are supported for your phone. Format: WIN 98SE,ME,NT,2000,XP

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Moves Data to/from PC But Does Not Synch Data
Backs up data from Phone to PC just fine (LG VX4650). Does not *Synch* Phone to PC, or PC to Phone. Simply overwrites one with the other.
Works Pretty Well With LG VX9800
I had purchased this software when I had a Motorola E815.However, since I had a bluetooth adaptor, I didn't need to spend any additional money to use this when I swapped my E815 for an LG VX9800.After I paired my phone with my laptop, I just went in to the settings and changed things over to the bluetooth com port.So, as long as your phone is supported, any bluetooth phone you buy will work with this software.DataPilot supports a wide range of phones from a wide range of carriers.Don't underestimate the importance of this.If I had bought Motoroal Phone Tools, I'd be stuck looking for something that worked with LG phones.
ok but hard to setup
the program works great once you figure a few things out.had to call tech support but they were very helpful ... Read more

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• Re-architected to ensure that it meets Microsoft's most stringent security standards
• Support for up to 4 GB of memory and up to 4 network adapters
• New file-based configuration of virtual machines; OS/2 integration features
• Virtual machine additions; portable VHDs; differencing and undo disks
• Virtual disk support; support for most x86 Oses with no custom drivers

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Great now that its FREE
Microsoft, in July, 2006, made both Virtual PC 2004 and Virtual Server free for download, and also that the next version, Virtual PC 2007, will also be free. It supports all Windows OSs (less 64 bit XP and beta vista, but these will be supported in the next release). The only problem that i can see is that Windows 95 runs like a bat out of hell, sound skips and everything runs way to fast, hopefully this will be fixed in 2007 too. The emulated specs are pretty low, but considering this thing wasnt built for gaming or heavy media, it works well, and it runs the old legacy games (80s-late 90s) great albiet a tad fast sometimes. I run Win2K myself, and i run a pretty exact duplicate virtually so that i can see pretty much what a new questionable probram will do to it, and its a great way to make sure something is virus and spyware free since it cant escape the virtual disk. Also be sure you install the VMS Extensions (Action -> install or update). Since you can let it access your COM, LPT, and Network ports you can print, go onine (via external modem), and print from within it as well. Bottom line: excellent program to use if you want to run legacy programs and have some fun, as well as be able to test how new stuff will run under different versions of an ap on different OSs. READ THESE NOTES FIRST:
virtual PC 2004 is free
microsoft is giving it away free. look it up on google. It is appaling that amazon is trying to charge $100+ bucks for something that is available for free. The other alternative is VMware which is also free (the GSX edition).

Excellent Software for anyone with a fast PC
Putting aside the obvious advantages to all I.T. professionals, I'd say that this is one of the best applications I've ever used. I use it now, almost exclusively, to surf the net with near complete immunity to harmful attacks on the host. Running untested programs on Virtual PC has saved me time and helped decide whether or not to use them on the Host PC. Checking my e-mail is now safe, allowing me to only transfer the stuff I really want to the real hard drive using drag and drop! Best of all, if the Virtual Machine is compromised in anyway all you have to do is delete any changes and restart it; presto instant restore! I would recommend this program to anyone(Provided their system is able to run it smoothly), and hope the next revision allows for a better connection to external devices like the USB and Fire-wire Ports(Currently No Support), Display and Sound Adaptors(Uses emulated drivers), etc. ... Read more

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• Solves all of your PC/Mac networking needs
• Award-winning solution shares files, folders and printers in cross-platform environments
• User-friendly wizard interface and flexible sharing options
• Networking PCs and Macs has never been easier or more complete

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• DataPilot is the fastest way to create, edit, transfer and share your cell phone's contact information by using the enclosed data cable. DataPilot supports over 160 phone models including the most popular color display and camera phones. Features: , Phone Book Manager , Internet Data Connect , Ringtone Composer , Image Editor , SMS Manager , Calendar - NEW Feature System Requiremen

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• CD-ROM
• Data pilot is the fastest way to create, edit, transfer and share your cell phone s contact information by using the enclosed data cable. DataPilot supports over 200 phone models including the most popular color display and camera phones. Check the flap to see what features are supported for your phone. Format: WIN 98SE,ME,NT,2000,XP

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Virtually Worthless
This product sits on the shelf gathering dust. I suspect I will try to give it away or sell it on eBay. Problems are countless: Interface, phone compatibility, ease of use nil, I could go on and on, but why bother? Save your money and look for a better product.

Features
The features worked as described.The launcher interface is a little hokey.It is a picture of a phone and you click on the buttons of the phone to open the features.
needs improvement
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Editorial Review

If you love your Mac, but occasionally need to runWindows-compatible software or access a PC network, then Virtual PC will giveyou the functionality you require without the muss and fuss of a secondsystem on your desk. Virtual PC's secret is that it allows you to setup and run Windows 98 with an ease of use that befits a Macapplication. You can seamlessly copy and paste graphics and text, ordrag and drop files between your Mac and Virtual PC; built-inworkarounds let your keyboard and mouse mimic Windows-specific keys andclicks (a two-button mouse will also work as expected).Read more

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Subjects:  1. Compatible (Compatibility)    2. Computer software (programs)    3. Cross Platform    4. Mac Macintosh Machintosh Apple   

Editorial Review

VMware Workstation is virtual machine software that allows you to work on multiple operating systems on a single computer. Spend less time configuring hardware, installing software, and rebooting or reconfiguring systems, and more time developing, testing, and deploying applications and delivering support. With VMware Workstation you get immediate access to the operating systems and applications you need.Read more

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VmWare 3.0 (Linux)
At my job I use a stable Linux workstation, however we are often forced to use windows systems due to needing Microsoft Explorer for "web enabled" applications.VmWare has allowed me to continue running a stable environment yet still access the Microsoft products that are required within the company.Read more

Subjects:  1. Compatible (Compatibility)    2. Computer software (programs)    3. Cross Platform    4. Linux   

Editorial Review

VMware Workstation is virtual machine software that allows you to work on multiple operating systems on a single computer. Spend less time configuring hardware, installing software, and rebooting or reconfiguring systems, and more time developing, testing, and deploying applications and delivering support. With VMware Workstation you get immediate access to the operating systems and applications you need.Read more

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I love it
While there are rooms for improvement, I simply like the way it is.I save many hours on my development by creating multiple virtual machines for prototyping.If I don't like that "sandbox", I just nuke it in seconds.I don't use Ghost as often.Read more

Editorial Review

Connectix Virtual PC enables you to run Windows 2000 on your Mac. With Virtual PC, it's easy to get started because Windows 2000 is preinstalled and preconfigured. Give your Mac the ability to run PC programs, access PC networks, and share files with your PC-based coworkers or clients. Read more

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Mucho Cool
VPC 3.0 is a very cool and extremely easy to use product.If you're like me and split your time between Macs and PCs it is invaluable.Sure- yourMac does everything a PC does, just better, but sometimes you need to usethe Win version of Outlook or use a program that is Win only-This is theway to do it. Excellent Function
While this installation required some tweaking of my extensions andcontrol panels with Extensions Manager, once I eliminated most of theMicrosoft exts into the disabled category, this Windows 2000 emulationworked flawlessly on my G3 400mhz Blue & White Tower. It was fasterthan the native W2000 on the powersystem I use at work!Read more

Subjects:  1. Compatible (Compatibility)    2. Mac Macintosh Machintosh Apple    3. Computer software (programs)    4. Cross Platform   

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• Data pilot is the fastest way to create, edit, transfer and share your cell phone s contact information by using the enclosed data cable. DataPilot supports over 200 phone models including the most popular color display and camera phones. Check the flap to see what features are supported for your phone. Format: WIN 98SE,ME,NT,2000,XP

Editorial Review

MacLinkPlus Deluxe 12 is a Macintosh utility that converts Windows files to Mac-readable formats, converts Appleworks 6 files, decompresses StuffIt 5.5 archives, creates custom translation settings, and more. You can convert and use files that were created in applications you don't have, including word-processing, spreadsheet, graphic, and database formats, plus open unreadable e-mail attachments. A new interface lets you easily access all of MacLinkPlus Deluxe's powerful features. This program is a valuable tool to help us Mac users survive and thrive in a Windows world. ... Read more

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MacLinkPlus
It's a best document converter on MacOS ever.
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It does its job
With MS Virtual PC for Mac you can run your Windows-compatible application using your Mac.Amazing!It does its job.

Why did I even give this 1 star????
The only thing I can say with regards of virtual pc is that the feeling of using it is no different than having $1,000,000.00 the other side of a window and not being able to open the window to get to it!Yes, it's that frustrating!

Putting the Microsoft Wizard to Work with Virtual PC 6.1
Strength of Virtual PC
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