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From: Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com>
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Subject: Re: I hate parallels
Date: 9 Jun 2015 14:49:15 GMT
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On 2015-06-09, isquat@gmail.com <isquat@gmail.com> wrote:
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> I hate parallels

Why is that? Both Parallels Desktop and VMware Fusion work just fine for
me. I love being able to boot up other operating systems without having
to reboot my Mac. I wouldn't have it any other way.

> I hate USB kvm switches (lag)
> PS/2 ports are not present on mac
> two PS/2 ports are non existent on PCs either

Nobody cares though. These days most of us use USB peripherals. 

> what are my options for having a mac and a pc on my desk
> being able to copypaste back and forth?

VirtualBox, VMware Fusion, or Parallels Desktop.

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