Parallels 7 + Ubuntu 12.10

To get Parallels 7 working properly with Ubuntu 12.10 (Also works with 12.04, may work with other versions).


Disclaimer:  You will need to purchase Parallels 8 in order to get the tools to work with 12.10 since it comes with the newer version of Parallels Tools.

My work-around:  A work-around until you are able to upgrade:

1. Download the trial of ParallelsDesktop-8.x.xxxxx.xxxxxx.dmg
2. Extract dmg with 7-zip or equivalent.
3. Locate 2.hfs
4. Extract 2.hfs with 7-zip or equivalent
5. Navigate to \Parallels Desktop.app\Contents\Resources\Tools\
6. Use prl-tool-lin.iso.  Attach this as a virtual CD-ROM in Parallels.  Install the tools as you would normally.

Your desktop should now resize properly.  To test 3D functionality:

/usr/lib/nux/unity_support_test -p

-Tres