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Coherence makes Windows and Linux applications appear as though they are native to the Mac, although under the surface it really only punches a hole through the OS X graphical environment to isolate and show just the active Windows or Linux window.

'When we introduced Parallels Desktop in April, we blurred the lines between the Mac and Windows worlds. With the introduction of Coherence,

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we completely blow that line away,' said Benjamin Rudolph, Director of Communications, Parallels. 'This is a game-changing technology that gives users the ability to choose the best application for the job at hand. We intend to expand the Coherence function to help computer users move to a truly operating system-agnostic desktop.'

Parallels Desktop also includes a new migration tool called Transporter that makes it easy to convert existing Virtual PC and VMWare virtual machines for use in Parallels.

Parallels Desktop 2 is compatible with the recently-launched Windows Vista, and has improved support for USB 2.0, CD and DVD burning, and support for Boot Camp partitions, allowing users to run a previously-installed Boot Camp partition without restarting their Macs.

Parallels Desktop costs £49.98, and requires and Intel-based Mac. It can be downloaded from Avanquest Software.