Fast OS Switching from MacOSX, Windows XP and Ubuntu(linux)

[imadsaidbhai]

which site I get fast os switcher

[Soupah9Gurll]

will switching my os delete my old data?

[DEGBruno]

so your original machine is mac?

[bikesareawesomer]

@DEGBruno yes

[XsoulHunter]

Hey, I have Windows XP Dark edition and Linux installed in the same hardrive. Dual boot but each time I want to switch to a different operating system I have to restart and choose it. How are you getting it to run all 3 at the same time?

Or is this virtually? Like Virtualbox or virtualpc?

[EEVOL]

Its virtual. Parallels Desktop for Mac.

[XsoulHunter]

Oh hey thanks ^_^ so he's just running virtualpcs on his mac. Thank you so much!

[66oc]

Check out the video "Linux for the Core 2 Duo" by rml695 to see who are programming for Linux.

(Giggles and walks away)

[66oc]

(Giggles and walks away)

[Leighakin]

hey i have used parallels on my macbook for a long time now and it runs perfectly (but only runs some 3d games) you can even fuse mac and windows (all windows operating systems xp/vista/ME/2000/98 and so on) (&/or linux) into a single operating system so i can run ANY windows program natively on my mac without needing windows in a window on my desktop.

[emhood]

Thnks a lot for showin us how to do this pimpin,

much appreciated

[sharjeel001]

hello... ihave windows xp .... can u plzzz tell me the step by step process by which i can turn my comp in to urz... plz use simple language as i am not much into computers ... and reply soon ... plzzz

[EEVOL]

First, do you have a MacBook Pro?

[Mrbadboy333]

Hey dude i install Ubuntu in Parallels Desktop but it dont have internet even though I installed Parallels Tools. What do i do??

[EEVOL]

Make sure you enable internet sharing.

[Mrbadboy333]

thanks i got it.

[RenegadeMaster07]

Can't play many games on OS X and generally don't have the program choice i do with windows so i stick to windows. UBuntu is free but i don't really see why i'd move to it as I don't know any1 tht uses it except 1 guy at work, n i think he just liked the name Ubuntu as he says it alot bt nevr actually tells us about the OS :p

And now my question...

Are you using 2 mac desktops in that video? Seems obvious that you are but i'v never use parrallels so its not something i want to assume.

[EEVOL]

I guess I'm using four desktops. A program caled VirtueDesktops creates four desktops and creates a cube effect when switching from one desktop to another.

[cfrincu]

i think how he does it he uses i tipe then he kinda has the other 2 tipes ona adiefferent window my opininn

[PhrostCope]

How the hell are you doing this? Emulating it through? I MUST know!

[EEVOL]

I am using Parallels desktop to run virtual windows and linux in Mac OS X.

[jojo4993]

so which is the best operating system in your opinion?

[EEVOL]

Ah that's a tough question. I'm almost afraid to answer -- I know I'll get flamed by someone no matter which I choose. Well, personally I like OS X. I've only used it for about 9 months now and I love it. I'm traditionally a Windows guy and I still use Windows (at time, more so than OS X).

[jojo4993]

yea i been thinking of going apple there so easy on the eyes but not so easy on the wallet

[tynews2001]

actually when compared to similar products for pcs, macs are nearly the same price.

[IcyNami]

So you use Linux to use all three at the same time :)

That way, no one can choose.

[CrazyTobster]

Ubuntu i believe because it easy to use codec are easy to install and it free as in beer with a great community - but it my view. SUSE look great but I'm scared to try it because I am unsure about it Media Codec support. Microsoft took many ideas from SUSE and put in Vista

[Sugardude]

I have a few questions on how this works maybe you can answer?

You say this is virtualization, does this mean the computer emulates a widows-compatible environment?

Do the different OSs have a way of communicating directly? (e.g: copying a line of text in MacOS and pasting it in windows.)

How many OSs can be ran with this system (theoretically, obviously the computer's spec will limit this number)?

Are the usable OSs limited to certain architectures?

[EEVOL]

Yes.

I've yet to try the newer version of Parallels. From what I read, OS X and XP will be able to interact to an extent where you can drag and drop files seamlessly from the two OS.

You've pretty much answered that questoion, as for your last question, there are some OS that are not yet compatible with Parallels.

[EEVOL]

To clarify a few things, the only reason why the video looks a little choppy is because I am using an unregistered copy SnapZ Pro (trial version). Everytime I run it to capture any vids they seem to be very choppy, even when not doing anything CPU intensive.

[cssniper06]

Dude your videos are so freaking awesome, now I am convinced I am definitely getting a MBP. What should I use, Paralleles or Bootcamp?

[EEVOL]

I use both. Bootcamp will allow you to run windows natively while parallels will allow you to run it in virtualization.

[lostisagreatshow]

i have the same question as the last guy but i guess what we want to know is ... how much of a performance drop is there when u just run windows in virtualization? Do windows games run like crap in virtual?

[EEVOL]

Well, it's not possible to play any type of 3d games on virtualization just yet. There's currently no 3D support for videocards.  When running Win XP on Parallels, ram usage jumps at 1.75GB while at idle, at the same time everything still runs smoothly -- so I've yet to really experience any slowdowns. Hope that helps.

[Humzarizvi]

I totally agree Im conviced!!

[gumnation]

so you had all those programs and movie running at the same time?

[EEVOL]

Yep.