Parallels is proud to release the Beta6 version of Parallels Workstation 2.1 for Mac OS X! Thanks to our 100,000+ Beta testers and millions of supporters worldwide, we were able to fix several Beta issues and produce an even higher-performing, more stable version of the industry's first virtualization solution for Intel-Powered Macs!
Improvements and Fixes in Beta6:
- USB fixes (more devices supported: PDA, scanner, etc.)
- Shared Folders fixes (added support for guest Windows 2000)
- Network improvements: host-only networking
- Custom video resolutions support added
- Image Tool introduced
- Autoupdate introduced
- Kernel panic in virtual memory manager fixed
- Shutdown in fullscreen mode hang fixed
- Virtual disk sync() problem with Linux guests fixed
Key Features in Workstation 2.1 for Mac OS X Beta6
- Broad OS Support:
Use any version of Windows (3.1, 3.11, 95, 98, Me, 2000, NT, XP, 2003), any Linux distribution, FreeBSD, Solaris, OS/2, eComStation, or MS-DOS in secure virtual machines running alongside Mac OS X.
- Great Performance:
Driven by full support for dual-core processors and Intel Virtualization Technology (included in almost every new Intel-powered Mac), virtual machines created using Parallels Workstation 2.1 Beta offer near-native performance and rock-solid stability.
- Unmatched Ease of Use:
Download the program and install it with a single click. Build a virtual machine in seconds using helpful wizards. Configure virtual machines using a simple web-inspired interface.
- Works on any Intel-powered Mac:
Any Intel Powered Macintosh running OS X 10.4.4 or higher is compatible with Parallels Workstation 2.1.
Known Issues:
- Some USB devices may not work
- Network doesn't work in Linux guests if bridged to WiFi
- Resume doesn't work correctly if suspend was made while playing audio inside guest
- Fullscreen may not work for some custom resolutions