Parallels launches its Desktop for Mac virtualization software, which has emerged from beta and is available for $49.99.

The software, which allows Intel-based Apple computers to run Windows XP, lets Apple users run Windows XP and Apple's OS X at the same time.

Apple's Boot Camp software requires a restart in Windows or OS X.

Parallels software takes relies on hypervisor-powered virtualization engine, and supports Intel Virtualization Technology, included in Intel-powered Macs.

Desktop for Mac's features let users:

* Run any version of Windows at the same time as Mac OS X at near-native speeds, without dual booting or restarting.

* Use Linux, FreeBSD, Solaris, OS/2, eComStation, or MS-DOS programs alongside Mac OS X applications.

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News Source: eweek.com