Bootcamp vs Parallels for Engineers?

Question

so which would be a better choice for an engineering major?

using 3D programs and using programs similar to CAD

help me out here
calling mostly engineers
but if you got the answer feel free to answer..

and what does it mean exactly to reboot the computer?

Answer 1

Although they both do the same thing, Bootcamp only allows you bootup in either Windows or OS X where as Parallels ( which I have) or VMWare (which is apparently better) allow you to run BOTH Windows and OS X side by side.

It would also pay to check the system requirements of the CAD application as some are cross platform meaning that you could just run the Mac version and some are Windows only so you would have to run VMWare or Bootcamp.

OS X is much better than Windows at handling heavy loads and is able to utilise up to 16GB of RAM (MacPro). As I understand heavy loads are pretty normal when dealing with schematics of large structures or car frames and engine designs.

http://www.apple.com/acg/
http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/development_tools/dbvisualarchitectprofessionaledition.html

Also Vector works and ArchiCAD

To reboot the computer means that you re start it but hold down the Option button during the restarting process to bring up the boot disk option window which allows you to select which OS you want to bootup in.

This is where VMWare or Parallels have an advantage over Bootcamp in that you can run your AutoCAD in Windows on the same screen as OS X and just move between windows rather than having to reboot the machine every 5 minutes when you want to check on something.

It allows you to treat Windows a an application rather than a standalone OS which you can just stand in the Dock when not needed.
http://www.parallels.com/en/products/desktop/

Answer 2

Bootcamp, because in yoga you will get out of line. In bootcamp, your there to do one element, artwork artwork workkk the heck out of your body. yet perchance yoga might want to be more suitable relaxing, only a lot less consequences.

Answer 3

Here is the difference both will enable you to use PC software on a Mac OSX one you have to reboot the other you don't.
http://www.parallels.com/landingpage/dskd10/?gclid=CJLGzaTilI8CFQYjWAoddBuZeg
Bootcamp
http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2006/apr/05bootcamp.html
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