Virtual PC.
via MacOS rumors
>There's more information about Connectix' VirtualPC on emulation.net ....this product is showing unbelieveable promise! We're looking at "consumer pricing" ($99 or less, as opposed to Softwindows 4.0's several hundred dollars), "playable" game performance (**GUESSES IN THE INDUSTRY ARE A 100MHZ 603E MAY RUN LIKE A PENTIUM-5 75 OR 80MHZ, AND A 150MHZ 604 MAY RUN LIKE A 150MHZ P5**), and multiple OS compatibility (we'll be running NeXTStep and Linux right on
our PowerMacs....in June!). All hail Connectix.....<
netexpress.net
*If* true, the 300mhz 6500 will run like a 225mhz Pentium and a
300mhz 604*e* will run like a ... bat outta hell. Ironically,
this could seriously upstage Apple's new $1,000 166mhz Pentium PCI cards.
soup
P.S. Full Connectix release below.
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CONNECTIX PROVIDES SNEAK PREVIEW OF PC COMPATIBILITY SOFTWARE FOR POWER
MAC PLATFORM
Connectix Virtual PC Lets Power Mac Users Run the Universe of PC Software
SAN MATEO, CALIF., APRIL 4, 1997 - Connectix Corporation today provided a
sneak preview of Connectix Virtual PC (TM), the much-anticipated software
compatibility product, during Apple Computer's launch of the new Power
Macintosh 6500 at Walt Disney World. Connectix, developers of the
award-winning RAM Doubler (TM), Speed Doubler (TM), and QuickCam (TM),
produced Connectix Virtual PC to run the full range of off-the-shelf PC
software on Power Macintosh Systems, from MS-DOS to Windows 3.1 and
Windows 95, and even Windows NT. In addition to the full range of PC
software compatibility, Connectix Virtual PC delivers playable performance
of PC games, business and productivity applications, multimedia titles and
Internet content. Connectix Corporation will ship Connectix Virtual PC to
more than 6,000 catalog and retail outlets nationwide in June 1997.
"Connectix Virtual PC is the first software compatibility product to give
to Power Macintosh users true playable performance of Windows 95 and DOS
games and entertainment titles with full sound support. Connectix Virtual
PC brings the added advantage of PC compatibility to the Macintosh
platform," said Gina Clark, Vice President and General Manager, Software,
Connectix Corporation.
Connectix Virtual PC is a complete solution, supporting all functions
users expect from a standard Pentium PC including: full SoundBlaster Pro
support, Ethernet networking, CD-ROM support, modem support for access to
the Internet and support for PC printing. Connectix Virtual PC is also an
integrated solution, providing a shared Mac folder to easily share files
between the Macintosh and PC environments.
Most importantly, Connectix Virtual PC runs several operating
systems-according to the user's needs. As proof of its true PC
implementation, Connectix Virtual PC uses off-the-shelf operating system
software, eliminating the need for special modified versions of operating
systems. Connectix Virtual PC runs MS-DOS, Windows 3.1, Windows 95,
Windows NT and even NeXT OpenStep and IBM O/S2. Connectix Virtual PC gives
Power Macintosh users the most compatible platform in the world.
Connectix Virtual PC is designed to run on Power PC systems running System
7.5 or later. Pricing will be announced when the product becomes generally
available for the retail channel in June 1997.
Connectix Corporation
Founded in 1988 and based in San Mateo, CA, Connectix Corporation designs,
manufactures, distributes and publishes award-winning personal computer
enhancement products. The company's flagship products include: Color
QuickCam, RAM Doubler, Speed Doubler, and Connectix VideoPhone. For more
information, contact Connectix Corporation at 415.571.5100 or at
connectix.com.
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QuickCam, RAM Doubler, Speed Doubler, Connectix VideoPhone and Connectix
Virtual PC are trademarks of Connectix Corporation. All other trademarks
are the property of their respective holders.
EDITOR'S CONTACT: Jean Lombard Golin/Harris Technologies 415.904.7030 ext.
263 jlombard@hi-tech.com
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