VMware Fusion 2 versus Parallels Desktop 4

by Philip Sellers December 1, 2008

written by Philip Sellers December 1, 2008

Well, for as much as Parallels touted their Desktop 4 product is 50% faster, I have to admit that I’m initially impressed with Fusion’s speed. Its running extremely well on the same virutal machine that I imported from Parallels. The only nagging problem is the stuipid Norton Antivirus which apparently thinks I have changed systems – as well as Windows that had to be reactivated…

Also, for anyone taking part of the Parallels conversion to Fusion – if you’re running the Desktop 4.0 product, you’ll need to use VMware’s converter product to transfer your virtual machine. Fusion 2.0 cannot import the new format that Desktop 4.0 introduced.

Update: Norton Antivirus is working fine after reboot… So, no problems in moving between Parallels Desktop 4.0 and VMware Fusion 2.0…

Philip Sellers

Phil is a Solutions Architect at XenTegra, based in Charlotte, NC, with over 20 years of industry experience. He loves solving complex, technology problems by breaking down the impossible into tangible achievements - and by thinking two or three steps ahead of where we are today. He has spent most of my career as an infrastructure technologist in hands-on roles, even while serving as a leader. His perspective is one of servant leadership, working with his team to build something greater collectively. Having been lucky to have many opportunities and doorways opened during his career - Phil has a diverse background as a programmer, a writer, an analyst all while staying grounded in infrastructure technology.

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