VMWare Fusion vs. Parallels Desktop for Mac + Captivate?

[Guest]

I'm likely to purchase a new MacBook Pro in the very near future, and wish to run Captivate on it. I've seen a few posts in this forum by folks using VMWare Fusion with mixed results. The posts are a couple of years old, so I'm curious to get the latest thoughts.

1. Which software -- VMW or Parallels -- would you recommend to run Captivate, and why?

2. Which version of Windows should I purchase?

3. What configuration do you recommend for the Mac: RAM, processor speed, hard drive speed (7200 vs 5400 rpm)?

Thanks.

[MichaelKazlow]

I hear good things about both. I use Parallels.

[www_cpguru_com]

I don't know anything about Macs, but I thought I would mention that Adobe is working on a specific Captivate Mac version in case you didnt know.

/Michael

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[skwriter9]

HI,

I use VMWare Fusion on a souped up PC platform. I had been away from the MAC platform for over 10 years and had to allow myself time to get used to the new MAC OS interface. I found that switching between VMWare Fusion and the MAC OS was straightforward - after I got used to things. Since I don't want to invest in a new Adobe Technical Suite and a new Adobe CS4 Master Collection, I use VMWare Fusion on a daily basis.

I would much rather run everything on a real MAC, but since that alternative is not economic (nor are all features available) I am happy to run the MAC OS with my graphics card, and still have the full benefits of the graphics card when I'm running Photoshop and Illustrator from VMWare Fusion.

[BDuckWorks]

You might want to check your licensing, as Adobe allows use of most software on two different computers now, Mac or PC.

[Lilybiri]

Not for Captivate AFAIK.