Suggestions
I became a Mac user 3 years ago and have had very little to no problems at all with my iMac G5 (recently got the 20' Intel version with Leopard). I believe Apple have it right because they make the hardware and the software - that's the only real way to properly debug software in my opinion.
The possibility of running Windows appeals to me though and Parallels could be the perfect platform for this, but why do I need struggle to install it. When I installed the trial version it installed perfectly and I installed XP directly from my Windows CD, but after purchasing a CD version of Parallels my problems started.
Firstly I don't believe that the Parallels CD I purchased (build 4560) works with Leopard and even if it did, the uninstaller does not work properly and creates more problems.
Suggestions:
1. Improve the uninstaller, so that the installer is not compromised.
2. Allow users to update Parallels to the latest version before installing the OS.
3. Have volunteer users test run new builds before making them available online.
4. Make it easier for the average person to install the OS, like using the CD.
I was really impressed with the speed of XP on the trial version, but it seems to have slowed down a lot with build 5604, particularly when updating Windows online. There is also no progress bar shown during the download and it looks like the download is not happening. I have to monitor the internet connection to make sure that the download was still progressing. I updated my Leopard to 10.5.3 and this may also be the problem.
I have tried to update to my Parallels to build 5608, but I keep getting a message that my software is up to date, even though I have build 5604.
Hoping that the bugs will get sorted soon.
Andre
Last edited: Jun 12, 2008