Parallels Desktop for Mac is a popular virtualization program that allows you to run Windows, Linux, and other operating systems within Mac OS X on an Intel powered Mac - all at the same time. More information can be found on the Parallels website.
This also includes 1 year of purchase maintenance which includes upgrades to new versions for free during this period.
| Product | Price | Software Access |
|---|---|---|
| License | Vendor | |
| Parallels Desktop for Mac 5.0 | $128.00 | Download |
Purchases must be made by JV.
Once payment has been received we will send you an activation code.
More information on Parallels products can be found on the Parallels website.
Virtual machine operating systems such as Microsft Windows or Linux are not included.
System Requirements
| Software Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Primary Operating System | Mac OS® X 10.4.11 or higher Mac OS® X 10.5.2 or higher Mac OS® X 10.6.x (32 bit and 64 bit) or higher running on an Intel® Mac. |
| Hardware Requirements | |
| Mac Computer | Support for any 32- or 64-bit Intel®-based Mac:
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| Processors | Support for any 32- or 64-bit Intel® Core Duo processor featured in new Intel® Macs:
Includes full support for Intel Virtualization Technology (VT) and VT-x2 (VPID, EPT) |
| Memory Requirements | 1 GB of RAM (2 GB recommended to run Windows Vista and 7). Support for any memory configuration (up to 16 GB), without modifying your host system |
| Disk Space | Software Installation — 450 MB of available hard drive space for Parallels Desktop 5 for Mac installation (plus space to allocate to your virtual machine). Virtual Machine Installation — Hard drive space allocation for virtual machines is dependent upon the guest operating system. 15 GB of available hard drive space is recommended per virtual machine for Windows and Linux. |
| CD-ROM | CD-ROM drive for installation (if applicable) |
| Networking | Internet connection is required to receive online Parallels Desktop 5 for Mac product updates |
| Display | 16-bit or 32-bit display adapter recommended |
Virtual machine operating systems such as Microsft Windows or Linux are not included.
More information on Parallels products can be found on the Parallels website.
Contact Information
Vancouver Campus: Please contact the IT Service Centre to inquire or order products. Purchases must be made by JV.
Okanagan Campus: Please contact the Instruction Computing Resource Centre to order.
