Was thinking of using Boot Camp to accommodate Windows 7 on my iMac (I need to be able to access some Window applications dating back to my pre-Mac days). I had been told that this was an alternative route to using software like Parallels.
But, I have been told that going the Boot Camp route means that you can only log in to either your Mac OS or Windows - so it means logging out and logging in - very cumbersome.
With Parallels, however, I believe you have the luxury of having both systems logged in at the same time, and you can then toggle between them.
Is my understanding go of these 2 routes correct? If it is, then the Parallels route is obviously the more convenient way to go, even though it requires the purchase of the Parallels software.
I'd like to hear experiences of anyone who has used either or both routes.
But, I have been told that going the Boot Camp route means that you can only log in to either your Mac OS or Windows - so it means logging out and logging in - very cumbersome.
With Parallels, however, I believe you have the luxury of having both systems logged in at the same time, and you can then toggle between them.
Is my understanding go of these 2 routes correct? If it is, then the Parallels route is obviously the more convenient way to go, even though it requires the purchase of the Parallels software.
I'd like to hear experiences of anyone who has used either or both routes.