2GB was recommended to me, but I'm not sure what that recommendation was based on. -pH On Nov 10, 2006, at 3:30 PM, Ron Miller wrote: > I'm actually looking into buying an iMac, which comes with 1GB of > memory. I know more memory is always better, but is the standard > 1GB enough to run Parallels and not have fits when running both OSs > at the same time? > > Ron > > > > Peter Hutchins wrote: >> ** Be a Good Dobee and help the group, you must be counted to >> post . >> ** Fill out the survey/skills inventory in the member's area. >> I asked a similar question a few months back. The general >> consensus was that Parallels would be the best way to go since you >> can run both OSes at the same time, but that you should install >> the maximum possible RAM as running two OS simultaneously will be >> pretty RAM intensive. >> For the record. I haven't tried either yet. >> -pH >> On Nov 10, 2006, at 2:34 PM, David Spound wrote: >>> ** Be a Good Dobee and help the group, you must be counted to >>> post . >>> ** Fill out the survey/skills inventory in the member's area. >>> >>> >>> I am seeking advice from anyone on our list who has used Apple’s >>> Boot Camp or Parallels Desktop to run Windows on their Mac. I >>> would like to know if you recommend one over the other and why. I >>> just ordered a new MacBook Pro and would like to install Boot >>> Camp or Parallels as soon as it arrives (I know I will have to >>> buy Windows, too). >>> >>> My primary interest in having Windows is to view Web pages in IE >>> that I have created on my Mac. Since Parallels desktop can run >>> simultaneously with Mac OS X, it would seem to be the more >>> convenient solution. However, I interested in finding out if one >>> works better than the other. After many years of running Soft PC >>> and Virtual PC, I am pleased to be able to run Windows at a >>> reasonable speed. >>> >>> Also, I will want to protect my Windows OS from the many maladies >>> that one can download. What sort of protective software would be >>> advisable? Please note that I have no plans to use Microsoft >>> Office for Windows or receive email in Windows. >>> >>> Thank you for any advice you can offer. >>> >>> David >>> >>> ++++++++++ >>> >>> David Spound, M.Ed. >>> >>> Valley Mindfulness >>> Programs for Stress Reduction, Health and Well-Being >>> >>> (413) 219-0654 >>> david at valleymindfulness.com >>> http://www.valleymindfulness.com >>> >>> A Taste of Mindfulness: >>> Tuesday, November 14, 2006, 6:00–8:00 pm >>> Sunday, December 10, 2006, 10:00 am–12:00 pm >>>> >>> Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction: >>> January 23–March 13, 2007 (Tuesday evenings) >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Hidden-discuss mailing list - home page: http://www.hidden-tech.net >>> Hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net >>> >>> You are receiving this because you are on the Hidden-Tech >>> Discussion list. >>> If you would like to change your list preferences, Go to the Members >>> page on the Hidden Tech Web site. >>> http://www.hidden-tech.net/members >> : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : >> : : : : : >> OUT OF THE OFFICE: >> November 23 & 24, 2006 >> Peter Hutchins - Litmus Designs >> 10 Dewey Ct, Northampton, MA 01060 >> 413.582.7038 >> www.litmusdesigns.com >> web design, custom programming & graphic design >> : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : >> : : : : : >> _______________________________________________ >> Hidden-discuss mailing list - home page: http://www.hidden-tech.net >> Hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net >> You are receiving this because you are on the Hidden-Tech >> Discussion list. >> If you would like to change your list preferences, Go to the >> Members page on the Hidden Tech Web site. >> http://www.hidden-tech.net/members : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : OUT OF THE OFFICE: November 23 & 24, 2006 Peter Hutchins - Litmus Designs 10 Dewey Ct, Northampton, MA 01060 413.582.7038 www.litmusdesigns.com web design, custom programming & graphic design : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : :