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Parallels Desktop for Mac is the first solution that gives Apple users the ability to run Windows, Linux or any other operating system and their critical applications at the same time as Mac OS X on any Intel-powered iMac, Mac Mini, MacBook or MacBook Pro.

The first to bring Windows programs to the Mac desktop, Parallels Desktop for Mac continues to bring groundbreaking features to Mac users. Leading the way with our trademark innovation, Parallels Desktop 5.0 for Mac comes packed with 70+ new features and enhancements.

New in this version:
Version 5.0 introduces more than 70 new features and enhancements, offering a computing experience that is:
•Faster...
Full support for Aero in Windows Vista and 7 through Windows WDDM driver, including Aero Flip 3D
Virtual machine size automatically optimized for best performance with Parallels Compressor
Improved performance for Linux guest OS from KVM paravirtualization
•Smarter...
A more Mac-like experience in their Windows applications through Apple Trackpad Gestures technology (pinch, swipe, rotate and more), horizontal scrolling and the application of Full Screen active corners and curl page effect
Copy & Paste fidelity for formatted text and complete layouts including images, even between Windows and Linux guest OSs
Freedom and flexibility to run Windows and Mac applications across multiple monitors
•More Powerful...
7 times better graphic performance for games and 3D applications than the previous version with Direct X 9Ex with Shader Model 3 and OpenGL 2.1 support
Superior graphics performance for Linux guests through OpenGL 2.1 support
Full hardware resources can be utilized with support for 8 virtual CPUs, 64 bit Windows and Snow Leopard Server 64 bit
Easily move PCs (including Windows 7) and 3rd party virtual machines to the Mac with the enhanced Parallels Transporter

Requirements:
OS X 10.4.11 or later
Intel Mac