> Well, I do have an Intel Mac Duo and a CD version of W2K, installable valid
> CD copy. I can report back if Bill doesn't mind. Does Parallels work on
> non-Intel Macs?

>
> From MacRumors.com ...
>
>
> Windows Virtualization (WinXP under Mac OS X) Beta Released
> -----------------------------------------------------------
> Parallels released their Windows virtualization solution
> for the Intel Mac today. The product is called Parallels
> Workstation 2.1 Beta and a free fully functional copy is
> available for download now.
>
> Unlike Apple's Boot Camp solution which was released
> yesterday, Parallels solution allows you to run Windows XP
> (and other Intel-based operating systems) from within Mac
> OS X. Rebooting or Dual Booting is not required. This
> allows users to maintain their daily environment while
> also being able to use any desired Windows applications.
> It is only available for the Intel Macs and should
> provide near-native performance.
>
> Parallels Workstation 2.1 Beta for Mac OS X
> is NOT simply a "dual-boot" solution; rather,
> it empowers users the ability to use Windows,
> Linux and any other operating system at the
> same time as Mac OS X, enabling users to
> enjoy the comfort of their Mac OS X desktop
> while still being able to use critical
> applications from other OSes.
>
> Parallels appears to be taking advantage of the Intel
> Virtualization Technology which was included in the
> Intel Yonah processors that are now shipping in the
> Intel Macs.
>
> While in free Beta testing at the moment, the final
> software package for Linux and Windows is priced from
> the company at $49.99.
>
> http://www.parallels.com/en/products/workstation/mac/&t=1144357202
>
>
>
>
> It is a beta, so don't expect miracles at this stage. I haven't looked
> yet (especially since I don't have an Intel Mac anyway), but you
> probably need a legal copy of Windows and not the one that came with
> VirtualPC.
>
> Helpful Harry
> Hopefully helping harassed humans happily handle handiwork hardships ;o)