Unfortunately I need to load windows to occasionally log into work after hours. I dread opening up my MacPro (2 x 2.66 GHz - OS X 10.4.9 - 2 X 500/GB & 2 X 750 GB HD's) to the issues of windows and virii.
Coupla questions: of the 4 virtualization choices (Boot Camp, Parallels, CrossOver and VMWare) which is the safest? Maybe my lack of understanding of how the platforms are separated might be leading to my questions, but will simple partitions on my primary HD keep my Mac parts safe? Or could I use one of my other HD's for Windows without fear of something nasty jumping from one HD to another and potentially wiping out hundreds of GB's of pix and video files.
I'm considering buying a cheap PC to deal with the issue but feel dealing with a PC in my Mac house might remind me of why I no longer help my friends troubleshoot their PC problems. I guess I can use Mozilla to log-in but need to be on a PC (or virtual PC) to do so.
Lastly, does anyone have a favorite? I'm leaning toward Parallels since I only need to log into work. And will using PC virtualization like Parallels, CrossOver or VMWare provide whatever it is the company network needs to recognize that I"m on a PC and not just a Mac playing a PC on TV.
Thanks.
Coupla questions: of the 4 virtualization choices (Boot Camp, Parallels, CrossOver and VMWare) which is the safest? Maybe my lack of understanding of how the platforms are separated might be leading to my questions, but will simple partitions on my primary HD keep my Mac parts safe? Or could I use one of my other HD's for Windows without fear of something nasty jumping from one HD to another and potentially wiping out hundreds of GB's of pix and video files.
I'm considering buying a cheap PC to deal with the issue but feel dealing with a PC in my Mac house might remind me of why I no longer help my friends troubleshoot their PC problems. I guess I can use Mozilla to log-in but need to be on a PC (or virtual PC) to do so.
Lastly, does anyone have a favorite? I'm leaning toward Parallels since I only need to log into work. And will using PC virtualization like Parallels, CrossOver or VMWare provide whatever it is the company network needs to recognize that I"m on a PC and not just a Mac playing a PC on TV.
Thanks.