Do I have to have my own license of Windows XP to run Parallels or VM Fusion on my Mac, or does that come with it? I did a search for this but didn't find anything. Thanks.
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Question about Parallels/Fusion
- Thread starter IgnatiusTheKing
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You need your own. I don't know if either has a bundle of any kind, but yes, if you just get Fusion/Parallells you need your own copy of Windows. 
Yes,both require a copy of XP & licence as its not included with them,go fusion
You need your own. I don't know if either has a bundle of any kind, but yes, if you just get Fusion/Parallells you need your own copy of Windows.
Thanks for the info. I figured as much.
If you have used Virtual PC previously and have an original v. 6 or 7 install disc, you have a licensed copy of WinXP and are entitled to a pure XP install disc w/SP2 as required to install under Bootcamp, Fusion or Parallels. Microsoft replacement parts phone 1-800-360-7561, they will charge you about 29 USD to cover disc production and shipping, beats forking out full fee for a new copy of the OS, IMHO.
So did you install windows? What did you choose? Parallels or Fusion? I know parallels make a special offer if you haven't already bought anything!
Haven't installed it yet, or bought anything. Still waiting on delivery of the new Mac Pro. I'm leaning toward Fusion because I read a really good review a couple of weeks ago and because my wife uses Parallels at work and doesn't really care for it. I haven't really made up my mind, though.
Could you let me read this really good article about fusion? I'd like to compare with parallels! ))
I don't remember where I saw it now, but if you Google "VM Fusion Review" you'll get more than you care to read.
Sorry but parallels has too 3D acceleration. See thу link http://www.parallels.com/en/products/desktop/features/
Or explain better what do you mean.