Parallels has released Desktop 3.0 build 4560, a free minor update to build 4128 (the first release of Desktop 3.0).
The new build includes a number of new features and improvements:
• Better customizability of SmartSelect for easier app/file integration
• Faster & smoother Boot Camp partition use
• Much smoother fullscreen transitions. No more flickering or lagging redraws.
• Improved Parallels Tools for Linux…we’ve added a Time Sync tool
• The return of the Parallels Image Tool!
• A beefed up Parallels Explorer that makes sharing files and working with non NTFS drives easier. Sharp new graphics too.
• More powerful Snapshot manager that gives you greater control over how snapshots are created and deleted.
• Minor tweaks and fixes
The update is available free via auto-update or you can download manually.
More info and download link here.
This update, as documented in the Parallels forums, has caused a major issue for some users. Kernel Panic when trying to start the VM…suggest waiting until this issue is addressed…
cheers
Rev Bem
Great, just need an intel mac now!
Wow – MDN, way to be 3 days late on the news.
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also installed this update the first day on c2d macbook pro and mac mini, no issues
My rhombus is snappier with this Parallels update!
I’m still diggin’ the Virtual Box beta.
I bought Parallels because I think these guys are pushing the boundaries, it really is an incredible piece of software.
I find it amazing that I can run OS X, Windows XP, Ubuntu and Red Hat all at once on my little MacBook… I have no real need for this, but the fact it can be done so smoothly, all I can say is hats off to Parallels.
My $0.02
This build works just fine on my iMac. No kernel panics or any other problems at all.
ok, so it won’t activate, and Parallels info@parallels.com get’s kicked back, along with support@parallels.com.
I’m on hold with support, saying I’m caller number 2 with a hold of 2 more minutes. It’s been saying that for 20 minutes.
I think this build might have issues.
Nice.. just sat on hold with Parallels for 45 min and then got disconnected.
This is freaking hilarious… so you call parallels and they say, hit number 3 for technical support, and then it says, “that number is not available.”
Back in the customer support cue… I’m number 9 in line again… ARRRRRGHHHHHH
Friggin windows progs I have to use….. if ONLY there was a mac equivalent.
I feel sorry for you, Jim-TV. Not because you had to wait on line for so long, but because you’ve obviously been indoctrinated by M$. A pure mac user would have used the term “apps” and not “progs”. Again, I feel sorry, and my prayers go out to you.