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From application developers to power users and corporate desktops, personal computer virtualization software has become a mainstream component in the productivity toolkit. Parallels Desktop 4 for Windows & Linux includes superior technology bundled together in an easy to use package.

• Improve reaction time
  Parallels templating, VM cloning and pre-built virtual appliances allow you to eliminate repetitive tasks and respond faster to trouble shooting, testing & web development needs. Build once and share virtual machines across Windows, Linux and Mac OS X to support distributed teams and improve consistency.

• Increase productivity
  Integration of host and virtual machines is a key component of usability and productivity. Parallels Desktop 4 for Windows & Linux simplifies the sharing of removable media, USB devices, files, folders and copy/paste across the host and virtual machines to help streamline getting the job done.

• Enable widespread adoption
  Streamlined installation process, easy to use interface and Coherence integration for Windows all make Parallels Desktop 4 for Windows & Linux easy enough to use every day.

Why Parallels Desktop 4 for Windows & Linux?

Easy to install, easy to use
Fast to setup, intuitive to use, Parallels Desktop 4 for Windows & Linux is designed from the ground up to make running multiple operating systems and their applications simple.

Lighting fast performance
From simple to complex environments Parallels Desktop 4 for Windows & Linux gives you control over of up to 8 virtual CPUs, 8GB of virtual memory & 2TB virtual hard drives which are all complimented with our adaptive hypervisor optimization which improves performance and keeps you productive.

Flexible to meet your needs
Parallels Desktop installs on a wide variety of Windows & Linux variations supporting both 32 and 64 bit environments for tremendous flexibility in both host and guest operating system support.

Best value for your money
Broad operating system support, advanced integration features, reusable virtual machines in a simple to install, fully supported package makes Parallels Desktop 4 for Windows & Linux the clear choice when it comes to getting the most value for your money.

The following is the hardware and software requirements for Parallels Desktop 4 for Windows & Linux.

Hardware Requirements

Platform:
x86 and x64 platforms with Intel VT-x or AMD-V hardware virtualization support is a prerequisite.

CPU:
1.5 GHz or higher processor.

Memory:
2 GB of RAM (4 GB or higher is recommended).

Hard disk space:
150 MB of free disk space for Parallels software installation
30 GB of free disk space for each virtual machine. Size is dependent on programs and data that reside in each virtual machine.

Network:
Ethernet network adapter
Valid IP address