[X4U] Parallels vs. Windows

[Norman Cohen]

Hi,

I have Parallels on my MBP 2 gHz, 1st generation with 2 gigs of RAM.  
I have absolutely no delays dragging icons in windowed mode (not full  
screen mode). I'm not sure why you saw a problem.

Norm
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On Nov 18, 2006, at 17:52 PM, Jim Robertson wrote:

> On 11/18/06 7:39 AM, "Robert Ameeti" <robert at ameeti.net> wrote:
>
>>
>> If the only things you need to do with Windows are as stated, when
>> would you see the 'compromised' performance?
>
> I've not tested the tasks I need to do using Parallels (my business  
> use
> requires a secure connection, etc.). However, seeing that it can't  
> even drag
> an icon across the desktop at the same speed I usually use my mouse  
> was a
> bit disconcerting. Perhaps that's "graphics intensive", but it's  
> something
> Windows XP does under Boot Camp without hiccupping. I was looking  
> for some
> other real-world workflow examples comparing the two environments.
>
>
> Jim Robertson
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