Corel confirms it has acquired virtualization specialist Parallels

I just started using a Mac this year, and I need to run Linux and Windows for testing reasons. I'm starting to do more freelance work now, so I'll have some Windows-focused work as well.

Right now I have separate machines for each OS, but I'd like to just use a Mac and get rid of my other machines. I've played with Virtualbox, but I haven't used Parallels or VMWare. Does this acquisition make Parallels any more or less appealing as a virtualization solution for macOS? Does anyone have any clear recommendations for doing professional work in various OSes on a Mac at this point?

Re: Corel confirms it has acquired virtualization specialist Parallels

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Post by bigcostooge2 » Thu, Dec 20, 2018, 5:46 PM UTC

japhyr wrote: post #6

I just started using a Mac this year, and I need to run Linux and Windows for testing reasons. I'm starting to do more freelance work now, so I'll have some Windows-focused work as well. Right now I have separate machines for each OS, but I'd like to just use a Mac and get rid of my other machines. I've played with Virtualbox, but I haven't used Parallels or VMWare. Does this acquisition make Parallels any more or le…

Parallels is by far the most performant. And the license is fairly cheap all things considered.

At least for now.

Re: Corel confirms it has acquired virtualization specialist Parallels

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Post by ergothus » Thu, Dec 20, 2018, 5:47 PM UTC

slantyyz wrote: post #5

paul_milovanov wrote: post #2

Corel still exists?! Good for them!

These days it seems like basically acquire software companies. They own Winzip, Paintshop and Painter, for example.

It's been a long time since I've heard of an acquisition that was actually positive for the aquired/their users - can anyone working on any of these groups share such a story?

Re: Corel confirms it has acquired virtualization specialist Parallels

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Post by sitharus » Thu, Dec 20, 2018, 5:49 PM UTC

japhyr wrote: post #6

I just started using a Mac this year, and I need to run Linux and Windows for testing reasons. I'm starting to do more freelance work now, so I'll have some Windows-focused work as well. Right now I have separate machines for each OS, but I'd like to just use a Mac and get rid of my other machines. I've played with Virtualbox, but I haven't used Parallels or VMWare. Does this acquisition make Parallels any more or le…

Parallels is the best solution in my experience, but they do use a bunch of dark patterns. They used to sell ‘download insurance’ for example, and really push antivirus if you install windows. I doubt this acquisition will change that, though they do push their subscription package now.

I’ve been meaning to try alternatives, VMWare seem to be maintaining Fusion again.

Re: Corel confirms it has acquired virtualization specialist Parallels

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Post by com2kid » Thu, Dec 20, 2018, 5:51 PM UTC

slantyyz wrote: post #5

paul_milovanov wrote: post #2

Corel still exists?! Good for them!

These days it seems like basically acquire software companies. They own Winzip, Paintshop and Painter, for example.

They also own two competing video editing products. With very similar feature sets. One of which has forums with logins going over unencrypted connections. :/