Will Linux licence work under OSX version?

[Jisi]

Hello Parallels team!

I will skip the usual praise about what a great tool Parallels is, since it's been often writen and we all know it :)

In fact, Parallels was so good, that I bought a Workstation license last december and have been happily using it on Linux since then.

Now in a few days I'll get my shiny new I-Mac (Apple already shipped it :) ), and of course I want to continue using Parallels. So the question is, will my licence key also unlock the MacOSX version? If not will I get a new Mac key for -- yes I dare to ask -- free? I know Paralles isn't that expensive, but being a big Parallels fanboy from the start and being a poor student ;) just having shelved out a ton of money for my MAC I just have to ask ...

Or perhaps Parallels might think about a special offer for Switchers, like "upgrading" your Linux/windows licence to a OSX one for 10$?

Thank you.

[alkalifly]

I actually have the same question, but the other way around! I purchased (pre-ordered) a Mac license, and now I would like to run a copy of PW on a Linux box. If the only thing to do is just to buy a second license for a Linux version, then I will just do that, because the price is more than fair. But, I am also a poor student, so I am wondering if there is any cross-platform licensing or upgade path offered?
Thanks!

[IscariotJ]

I asked this question via the Contact Us, and was told that I would need to buy a seperate license for the Mac version. Not really a big deal, but it would be nice to get some sort of discount, though, for buying both types. Anyone from Parellels care to comment?

[Jisi]

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Can we please have an official statement from Parallels regarding the issue? If it is, what IscariotJ has been told, at least I do not want to miss the preorder opportunity :)

Thanks!

P.S.: I have my Mac now. It's really nice :)

[Ben @ Parallels]

Hi guys -

Mac keys are not compatible with the Windows or Linux versions of Parallels Workstation (or vice-versa), so you'll need to pick up an additional license to run PW on a second machine.

We're looking into different upgrade/customer loyalty options now, so stay tuned for more information on that.

[IscariotJ]

Ben,

That's good news! Now if only Apple would release a MacBook.....

[joem]

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I've seen "bump" posted a couple of times, once just "bump bump bump" and I wonder what it means. Maybe it's a reference to a TV show I haven't seen or something.

Inquiring minds want to know.

TIA

[IscariotJ]

I've seen "bump" posted a couple of times, once just "bump bump bump" and I wonder what it means. Maybe it's a reference to a TV show I haven't seen or something.

Inquiring minds want to know.

TIA

Bump is just used to bring a topic back to the top of the page.

[constant]

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People use bump as in "bump it up the list". This is because a new post will put the thread to the top of the thread list in the forum. So people will read it again.
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[joem]

Thanks to both of you for the info.