Linux For Parallels On Mac

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  1. Using Parallels On Mac
  2. Parallels For Mac Help

There are few ways to run our software on any Apple Mac OS X and Linux system; CrossOver, Parallels or WINE. CrossOver from CodeWeavers. CrossOver allows you to install many popular Windows applications on your Mac or Linux computer. You can think of it as an emulator, but it's different, because there's no Windows OS license required. Parallels being the superior choice, I'm just wondering what should I choose as my. Thread by: dvvdv, Feb 20, 2018, 38 replies, in forum: Windows, Linux & Others on the Mac Thread. I finally got a reply from the Parallels support team. After using the alternate Parallels installer it finally works again! Even after rebooting Mac! *joy* Before trying to run Vista/Bootcamp through Parallels again, I’m waiting till the end of my exams (Thursday). To update the Parallels Tools within the Ubuntu Linux environment in Parallels Desktop, simply click on the ingeniously named “Update Parallels Tools”.

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      Share your suggested feature requests for Parallels Desktop for Mac in this forum. Vote for the ideas you love and share the new ones!
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    2. Installation and Configuration

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    3. Windows Guest OS Discussion

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    4. Mac OS X Guest OS Discussion

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    5. Linux Guest OS Discussion

      Share your experience about running Linux in Parallels Desktop.
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    6. Other Guest OS Types Discussion

      Share your experience about running guest OS types not specified above in Parallels Desktop.
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    7. General Questions

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    2. Parallels Toolbox Feature Suggestions

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    1. Installation and Configuration

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    3. Accessing your Mac

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Information

Help

This page provides instructions on installing Debian Linux on your Mac for the first time to use with Parallels Desktop.

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Using Parallels On Mac

  1. Download the latest Debian .iso image file from debian.org.

  2. Start Parallels Desktop, then click File -> New.

  3. Choose 'Install Windows or another OS from a DVD or and image file', then click Continue.

  4. Choose Debian Linux from the list of the operating system sources found on your Mac, then click Continue.

  5. Specify the name and location of your virtual machine or leave the default settings, then click Continue. Parallels for mac and windows 10.

  6. The Debian virtual machine will be created and Debian installation setup screen will appear.

    Click inside the virtual machine screen, then select 'Graphical Install'.

  7. Go through the Debian installation wizard.

  8. Wait till installation is complete, then reboot your virtual machine. Log into Debian VM

  9. Update Debian environment to the latest version. Also make sure that essential packages are installed as well.

    IMPORTANT: Before installing Parallels Tools and/or updating Debian VM we recommend to create a fresh snapshot for your Debian Virtual Machine (VM).

    Launch Debian Konsole (Terminal)

    Copy and execute the following command:

    (Prompt an administrator password)

    Copy and execute the following commands one by one:

  10. Restart Debian Linux VM.

  11. Install Parallel Tools by running the installer.

    Execute following commands in Debian Terminal:

    (Prompt an administrator password)

    You will get an error message about missing printer driver, please ignore it and click OK

  12. Once Parallels Tools installation is complete, restart Debian VM.

  13. That's it. Parallels Tools are now installed and your Debian virtual machine is ready to use.

Parallels For Mac Help

IMPORTANT: In order to be able to use Coherence view mode in Debian Linux VM, please check Disabling Desktop Visual Effects in Linux virtual machines