interoperability

Parallels Desktop 3.0.5160 adds features to Coherence and fixes to Virtualization

parallels 20070911 194907 Parallels Desktop 3.0.5160 adds features to Coherence and fixes to VirtualizationParallels Desktop is the software that lets Intel-based Mac user run Windows, Linux and other operating systems and vastly expands the number of software titles they can run on their Mac Pro, iMac, Mac mini, MacBook or MacBook Pro.

The Parallels Desktop 3.0.5160 update was released today with a bunch of feature enhancements to Coherence (the mode that allows for greater interoperability between Mac OS X and whatever operating system Parallels Desktop is running) and fixes to the Virtualization Engine that lets Parallels Desktop do its magic.

The Parallels Desktop update is free to registered users. Parallels Desktop sells for USD$79.99.

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Cisco and Apple reach agreement on iPhone trademark

Cisco and Apple today announced that they have resolved their dispute involving the “iPhone” trademark. Under the agreement, both companies are free to use the “iPhone” trademark on their products throughout the world. Both companies acknowledge the trademark ownership rights that have been granted, and each side will dismiss any pending actions regarding the trademark. In addition, Cisco and Apple will explore opportunities for interoperability in the areas of security, and consumer and enterprise communications. Other terms of the agreement are confidential.

My own translation: mutually assured destruction and the desire of both parties to use the iPhone name has resulted in compromise until one side gains the upper hand.

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Joint statement from Apple and Cisco re– iPhone

Apple and Cisco have agreed to extend the time for Apple to respond to the lawsuit to allow for discussions between the companies with the aim of reaching agreement on trademark rights and interoperability.

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