Parallels Desktop for Mac 5

Description

Parallels Desktop 5 for Mac lets you seamlessly run Windows and Mac OS X side-by-side, drag-and-drop your files between operating systems, and run Windows software on your Apple computer without rebooting.

With more than 70 new, exciting features and enhancements, Parallels Desktop 5 for Mac is faster, smarter and more powerful than ever — helping you run Windows programs and devices seamlessly on your Mac.

Faster: Run thousands of Windows programs faster on your Mac.

• Install Windows XP, Vista or 7 in 3 easy steps
• Optimized for Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
• Full support for Aero, including Flip 3D in Windows Vista and 7 & OpenGL 2.1
• OpenGL 2.1 support for Linux guest Operating Systems
• Parallels Compressor automatically reclaims hard disk space
• Intel VT-x2 virtualization technology drives maximum performance
• Unmatched virtual machine performance
• KVM paravirtualization for Linux gives unmatched performance

Smarter: The simple and easy way to use Windows — show as much or as little of the Windows interface as you like — supporting those new to Mac and the very experienced. Easily share files between Mac and Windows.

• Launch Windows apps directly from the Mac dock
• Support for Multi-Touch trackpad gestures in Windows applications
• Improved USB device compatibility — printers, cameras, mobile phones, scanners, GPS devices and more
• Run Mac OS X and Windows on multiple monitors
• Easily organize multiple windows with Exposé and Spaces
• Use Apple remote to control Windows applications
• Copy & paste formatted text and images between Windows, Mac and Linux

More Powerful: Run more than 60 different — operating systems, including Windows, Linux, BSD and more.

• Full support for Snow Leopard, Mac OS X Server, 8 virtual CPUs and 64-bit Windows
• SmartGuard’s instant "snapshots" make backup and recovery easier than ever
• Use administrator tools to protect and secure virtual machines
• DirectX 9.0c/9Ex with Shader Model 3 support for games and 3D graphics apps
• Parallels Internet Security by Kaspersky protects from virus and spyware threats, plus Acronis True Image and Acronis Disk Director