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   Parallels Desktop 8.0

   Agen G. N. Schmitz

   A major new release, version 8.0 of the [1]Parallels Desktop has been
   tuned up for OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion and the upcoming Windows 8.
   Overall, the virtualization software [2]tightens the integration
   between the Mac and Windows operating systems. In particular, the
   virtualization software enables use of Mountain Lion's Dictation in
   Windows applications, adds one-click access to opening Web sites in
   Internet Explorer (when they're not properly rendered in Safari),
   brings Mountain Lions gestures (such as pinch to zoom, swipe between
   full-screen apps, and more) to Windows apps, and the capability to add
   Windows apps to Launchpad. Additionally, multiple Windows and Mac
   devices can share Bluetooth connections, Windows notifications now
   appear in Mountain Lion's Notification Center, and you can drag and
   drop files from the desktop onto Windows email clients in the Dock. The
   new release has also been Retina-fied.

   Parallels Desktop 8 offers improved performance, boasting up to 30
   percent faster graphics performance compared to previous versions. And
   with the updated [3]Parallels Mobile App, you can access Mac and
   Windows programs via your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch with access to
   copy and paste and audio. If you purchased a previous version of
   Parallels Desktop before 24 July 2012, you can upgrade to version 8 for
   $49.99. And those who purchased Parallels Desktop 7 after 25 July 2012
   are entitled to a complimentary upgrade. ($79.99 new, $49.99 upgrade,
   331 MB)

References

   1. http://www.parallels.com/products/desktop/
   2. http://blogs.parallels.com/consumertech/2012/8/30/introducing-parallels-desktop-8-for-mac.html
   3. http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/parallels-mobile/id295531450?mt=8

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