Parallels Desktop 4.0 for Windows & Linux

Top reasons to run Parallels Desktop 4.0 for Windows & Linux

It’s Easy to Use!

• Developed specifically for computer users of any skill level.
  
• Easy to install, fast to set up and intuitive to use.
  
• User-friendly management console for multiple virtual machines.
  
• Includes Parallels Tools, a special toolkit to help you take full advantage of advanced features and functionalities.
  

It’s Fast!

• Lightweight hypervisor gives virtual machines direct access to the host computer’s hardware for greater stability and faster performance.
  
• Fully supports Intel VT-x and AMD Security and Virtual Machine (AMD SVM) for maximum performance and stability.
  

It’s Secure!

• Multiple IP addresses appear as one, making your VM far less vulnerable to hackers.
  
• Easily create virtual machines just for exploring the Internet and downloading content.
  

It’s Flexible!

• New! Parallels Desktop 4.0 for Windows & Linux now supports Ubuntu 7.10 and Fedora 8 as primary OS and guest OSes.
  
• New! Support up to 5 network adapters in VM simultaneously.
  
• Use each independent operating system simultaneously.
  
• Run “legacy” operating systems alongside newer ones.
  
• Zip virtual machine profiles in a single file. Load them onto any Workstation-enabled machine.
• Keep the broadest support of x86-based operating systems, including Windows, Linux, FreeBSD and “legacy”, at your fingertips.
• Desegregate applications from data to protect critical information.
• Easily create multiple, customized virtual machines for student labs, IT testing and OS configuration.

It’s Easy on the Pocket!

• At a fraction of the price of other leading solutions, Parallels Desktop 4.0 for Windows & Linux is designed for the home, office or classroom.
• Reduce support costs by testing applications, systems and OS configurations in a secure environment without buying additional computers.
• Give family members their own PC environments without actually buying them their own PC.

Product Features — Parallels Desktop 4.0 for Windows & Linux

• New! Enhanced OS Support – Now supports Windows Vista, Xandros, Ubuntu 7.10 and Fedora 8.
  
• New! Now installs on new Linux kernel (2.6.23).
  
• New! Expanded Network Adaptor Support – Use up to 5 network adapters in VM simultaneously.
  
• Shared Folders – Easily share files and folders between operating systems.
• Synchronization – Mouse, clipboard and time sychronization for smoother OS integration.
• Full-featured virtual CD/DVD drive
• Dynamic Resolution
• Dynamic switching between bridged adapters
• Enhanced Sound Support – Enjoy even more options for emulating sound devices.
• Unicode Support – Name files and folders in any language.
• Enhanced USB 2.0 Support – Plug and play your favorite USB 2.0 devices.

Screenshots — Parallels Desktop 4.0 for Windows & Linux

OS/2 & Xandros Linux running at the same time on a Windows XP PC.

 

Parallels Tools, included free each copy of Parallels Desktop 4.0 for Windows & Linux, improve usability and enable cross-OS file sharing, and improve networking, sound and video support.

 

The Parallels Desktop 4.0 for Windows & Linux Virtual Machine Wizard helps you easily install your favorite operating system.

System Requirements — Parallels Desktop 4.0 for Windows & Linux

Hardware Requirements — Parallels Desktop 4.0 for Windows & Linux

Platform
x86 and x64 platforms with Intel VT-x or AMD-V hardware virtualization support is a prerequisite.
CPU
1.5 GHz or higher processor.
Memory
2 GB of RAM (4 GB or higher is recommended).
Hard disk space
150 MB of free disk space for Parallels software installation
30 GB of free disk space for each virtual machine. Size is dependent on programs and data that reside in each virtual machine.
Networking
Ethernet network adapter
Valid IP address

Supported Primary Operating Systems — Parallels Desktop 4.0 for Windows & Linux

Windows

• Windows 7 (experimentally supported)
• Windows Vista SP1 & SP2
• Windows XP Pro SP2 (64-bit) & SP3 (32-bit)
• Windows XP Home SP3 (32-bit)

Linux

• Debian 5.0
• Fedora 11
• Mandriva 2009
• OpenSUSE 11.1
• RHEL 5.3
• SLES 11
• Ubuntu 9.04

Supported Guest Operating Systems — Parallels Desktop 4.0 for Windows & Linux

Windows

• Windows 7 (experimentally supported)
• Windows Vista SP1 & SP2
• Windows XP Pro SP2 (64-bit) & SP3 (32-bit)
• Windows XP Home SP3 (32-bit)
• 2000 Professional SP4

Linux

• Debian 5.0
• Fedora 11
• Mandriva 2009
• OpenSUSE 11.1
• RHEL 5.3
• SLES 11
• Ubuntu 9.04