Couple of Workstatio questions

Discussion in 'General Questions' started by ebaca, Jun 6, 2006.

  1. ebaca

    ebaca Bit poster

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    Ok,

    I am evaluating Parallels right now over VMWare as there are some advantages that may apply to my project. I have a few quick questions:

    1. Will a VM created on the MAC version work on the Windows and Linux Version and Can a VM created in Windows and Linux be run on the MAC version..

    2. VMWare only emulates USB 1.1. Does Parallels emulate usb 2.0 for mass storage devices? I can't find an answer anywhere. Need the USB speed using external HDs.

    3. I noticed that you will have firewire support for the mac...Any chance it will be supported by PC and Linux Versions?

    4. Also, will a VM created on the windows version work on the Linux Version and Vi-seversa.

    I guess the main question is are VMs platform specific or cross platform. This is a feature VMware has with their Linux and Windows Version..
     
  2. Andrew @ Parallels

    Andrew @ Parallels Parallels Team

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    Yes. Virtual disk image is fully independent.

    Parallels also emulates USB 1.1. But USB 2.0 devices should work with the speed close to native USB 2.0.

    Sorry - we don't have firewire support for Mac version.

    Yes. This should work fine.
     

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