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Q: VMWare speeds vs Bootcamp

Wasn't sure if this was the right category on Apple's forum. I didn't see a section for non-Apple software. In any case, just wondering if runnings Windows XP for rare Windows specific things for work would be faster on Bootcamp or VMWare Fusion. Thanks!

Macbook Pro 2009 Summer, Mac OS X (10.6.3)

Posted on Apr 5, 2010 3:31 PM

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Q: VMWare speeds vs Bootcamp

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  • by Toocool4,

    Toocool4 Toocool4 Apr 6, 2010 2:38 AM in response to jwfc
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    Apr 6, 2010 2:38 AM in response to jwfc
    We have a few people running VMWare in the office for the odd app or two, It works fine for what the do. Some other people are using boot camp.

    If you are running software that are CPU intensive like some of our people are then boot camp is the way to go because you will have the native speed of the machine.

    If your are running the odd apps and they are not CPU intensive then try VMWare or Parallels.

    You can always download the 15 – 30 days trial versions of VMWare or Parallels and compare them to boot camp and see what you think.

  • by Templeton Peck,

    Templeton Peck Templeton Peck Apr 6, 2010 7:04 AM in response to jwfc
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    Apr 6, 2010 7:04 AM in response to jwfc
    Wasn't sure if this was the right category on Apple's forum.


    Use the Boot Camp forums: http://discussions.apple.com/category.jspa?categoryID=237

    I didn't see a section for non-Apple software


    Why would there be? Use the Fusion forums: http://communities.vmware.com/home.jspa

  • by The hatter,

    The hatter The hatter Apr 6, 2010 7:28 AM in response to jwfc
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    Apr 6, 2010 7:28 AM in response to jwfc
    Native always trumps virtual.

    Fusion/Parallels can do both ways (dual boot or VM) as needed.

    Oracle-Sun VirtualBox is free but VM only.

  • by Dave Robertson2,

    Dave Robertson2 Dave Robertson2 Apr 8, 2010 7:57 PM in response to jwfc
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    Apr 8, 2010 7:57 PM in response to jwfc
    If it's any help I've demo'd VMWare and Parallels 5 and settled on Parallels for dual booting as running Java apps via Internet Explorer is much smoother with Parallels though still jumpier than Safari in OSX.

    A question for the experts, is less smooth video on the Windows side compared to OSX a normal occurrence in these setups? Can it be improved with an upgraded video card?

    Thanks,
    Dave