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Originally Posted by BfSkinnerPunk
I have been told that the virtual Windows applications (Fusion/Parallels), won't do a darn thing for you when it comes to tethering for internet use.
Just to be clear, are you saying that you are able to tether with your blackberry for *internet* access? using Parallels? That would be wonderful, but i have heard otherwise.
Syncing isn't what I'm talking about, and I assume your "desktop manager" quote is in reference to that.
On my XP machine, the desktop manager is a syncing program. The program used for internet access is called "Verizon Access"... and only works in Windows.
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Yes, I'm telling you that I can access the internet just fine tethering my 8310 to XP under Parallels by USB. Of course, you can not easily share that internet access with the Mac side.
So I don't know how I can state it any clearer. XP can get on the internet through a BB when running under Parallels. The fact that its a virtual machine has nothing to do with it.
There were problems with BB's connected via USB to eariler versions of Parallels, but 3.0 build 5584. The reason I stated Desktop Manager 4.3 is that you have to have DM installed as it is what installs the USB drivers for your BB. Of course it does not have to be running for internet access.
Further, I'm able to do this without any further software (from AT&T or other) installed. I don't know if you can be so lucky on Verizon. You may just need their software too.