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The issue I had with Parallels was that it limits you to 32MB of graphics memory so no good for running graphic intensive apps on. For that I dual boot with XP using bootcamp. -
Ah - my heavy graphics apps are in Mac OS, but isn't there an option to change the settings in the VM? Sure there's a way to change how much Ram, graphics memory etc it uses.Originally posted by angusgloverThe issue I had with Parallels was that it limits you to 32MB of graphics memory so no good for running graphic intensive apps on. For that I dual boot with XP using bootcamp.Comment
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There is an option but only to 32MB. I also use MAC OS X for graphic intensive but having the option to do more in Parallels would be cool....especially for games...Originally posted by realityhackAh - my heavy graphics apps are in Mac OS, but isn't there an option to change the settings in the VM? Sure there's a way to change how much Ram, graphics memory etc it uses.Comment
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That;s why I'm waiting for Parallels 3.0 to come out - http://parallelsvirtualization.blogs...esktop-30.htmlOriginally posted by angusgloverThere is an option but only to 32MB. I also use MAC OS X for graphic intensive but having the option to do more in Parallels would be cool....especially for games...
3D Graphics: You asked for it, and we delivered. Kick around your favorite Windows-only OpenGL and DirectX games and apps in a virtual machine on your Mac, without shutting down OS X!Comment
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That could be cool....Originally posted by Cowboy BobThat;s why I'm waiting for Parallels 3.0 to come out - http://parallelsvirtualization.blogs...esktop-30.html
3D Graphics: You asked for it, and we delivered. Kick around your favorite Windows-only OpenGL and DirectX games and apps in a virtual machine on your Mac, without shutting down OS X!Comment
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