Nachdem innerhalb recht kurzer Zeit nun die 2 großen im Virtualisierungsbusiness unter Mac OS X (Parallels & VMware) jeweils eine mehr oder weniger neue Version auf den Markt geschmissen haben stellt sich für mich die Frage

Was verwendet ihr derzeit ?

Da ich selbst relativ eingefahren bin haben sich meine Tests in der letzten Zeit komplett auf VMware Fusion beschränkt – vielleicht funktioniert es für mich auch einfach zu reibungslos um überhaupt den Vergleichsdrang zu stärken.

Bevor ich zum Poll komme erstmal ein kurzer Rückblick auf die letzten Updates

VMware Fusion 3

VMware Fusion 2 war eine recht solide Sache – bot nicht alles was man sich ggf wünschen würde – aber im Kern funktioniert es einfach.

Version 3 empfinde ich persönlich als leicht angepasste Version – einige neue Funktionen aber auch das ist recht übersichtlich.

Will man einen deutlich tieferen Einblick zur aktuellen 3er Version lohnt ein Blick auf das ausführliche Review bei Arstechnica.

Running Windows 7 under OS X: Ars reviews VMware Fusion 3

Wenn euch die 7 Seiten zu viel Lesestoff sind – springt einfach zum letzten Tab – dort gibt es in gewohnter ars-Manier (The good – the bad and the ugly) ein recht kompaktes Urteil

Conclusion

VMware Fusion has always had a stable, fast foundation, and version 3 continues to impress by pulling off a seemingly flawless 64-bit transition. The buggy OpenGL 2.1 is really the only major failing of version 3, but it’s bad enough that the random apps tested were unusable. The Application Menu and fullscreen toolbar don’t seem like much as bullet points, but they do a lot to fill the gaps in VMware’s OS X integration and version 3 feels friendlier overall. It seems that VMware is doing a good job of learning how to put a Mac face on some heavy engineering, and if the worst part is tolerating PR speak about the “Mac way,” then I can’t complain. If you don’t plan on running any OpenGL apps any time soon, it’s an easily recommended upgrade and a solid choice if you’re new to virtualization.

The Good

• PC migration tool is simple and works well
• Thoughtful interface additions that don’t cause clutter
• 64-bit across the board and extremely stable
• DirectX 9.0c works well, if slow compared to Boot Camp
• Window Aero support for Vista and Windows 7

The Bad

• OpenGL acceleration for Windows only and very unreliable in my experience
• The new Preview window is the poster child for redundancy
• Some glitches with Aero

The Ugly

• 3D gaming in a VM (still)

Parallels Desktop 5

Etwas später kam dann Parallels 5 – dazu kann ich bis dato relativ wenig lesen – wobei Parallels im aktuellen Ars Review in meinen Augen deutlich negativer wegkommt als Fusion.

Parallels Desktop 5 review

Auch hier mal direkt der Blick aufs Fazit

Conclusion

Parallels Desktop 5 should hopefully put Parallels’ management at a crossroads, because it’s clear they value a deadline that coincides with Windows 7’s release more than quality and stability. I think this release might be as bad as version 4’s was, and that was the gold standard for software that didn’t work like it should have. Parallels is getting good at releasing feature-complete software that has problems at every turn—in other words, beta software. It would be easy to recommend version 5 for all the amazing things that separates it from the competition, but not one of the new features worked flawlessly when tested. OpenGL in Linux, Aero, Crystal mode and even the MacLook theme failed to load at one point. If this continues, you’ll see more and more Parallels users jumping ship, and I know it’s happening already. Let’s hope it doesn’t take a dwindling user base for Parallels to start releasing products worthy of consumption, à la QuarkXPress.

Good

• Speedy launching and resuming (still)
• 8-core support (still)
• Multi-monitor fullscreen support
• Best OpenGL VM implementation in Windows XP (still)

Bad

• Extremely buggy across the board
• Crystal mode is buggy
• Install process still needs polishing
• Linux installer assistant creates broken user accounts
• Windows Aero glitches
• Windows 7 drivers not usable for 3D and games
• Linux OpenGL has problems
• Mac OS X 10.6 Server doesn’t work in my experience

Ugly

• Another buggy launch release for Parallels Desktop

Der direkte ars-Vergleich

Innerhalb des Parallels Artikels gibt es auch nochmal eine kleine Gegenüberstellung

VMware Fusion 3 vs. Parallels Desktop 5

What review of either of these apps would be complete without a bit of catty high-school drama? The latest addition to the drama unfolded on Wednesday when Parallels Desktop 5 was released. It promptly lopped off three advantages for VMware Fusion 3: better multiple screen support, DirectX 9.0c and support for Windows’ Aero UI. So until we publish our full review of Parallels Desktop 5, I’ll have to take those features at face value and narrow down what distinguishes these two within the big picture based on that:

VMware Fusion 3 advantages:

• Currently more stable of the two (based on my experience with Parallels Desktop 4 and even preliminary testing of Parallels Desktop 5)
• 64-bit kernel extension and application (Parallels’ runs on Snow Leopard but all components are 32-bit)

Parallels Desktop 4 advantages:

• More mature and reliable OpenGL implementation and support for OpenGL in Linux client VMs
• Up to 8-core support for guest VMs
• Can run 64-bit VMs on a 32-bit machine

Two bullets to three may seem like a win for Parallels but that really depends on what you need and value. As far as interface goes, I’d say that VMware Fusion 3 is on par with Parallels Desktop’s strong OS X integration and seamless interaction, but now that version 5 of Parallels is out, that may have changed yet again. Gaming advantages? Neither. Stop gaming in a VM—you’re making me crazy.

And don’t forget the newcomer to the Mac virtualization game: VirtualBox. Although our review of version 2.1 wasn’t glowing, it’s evolved quickly since then and the price of zero dollars can’t be beat.

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