I just got this eMail from Connectix on VirtualPC
CONNECTIX CORPORATION SHIPS CONNECTIX VIRTUAL PC
Power Macs Can Now Run the Full Range of PC Software, From Productivity
Software to Games
San Mateo, Calif., June 11, 1997 -- Connectix Corporation, developer of
the award-winning, productivity-enhancing utilities RAM Doubler(tm) and
Speed Doubler(tm), announces the shipment of Connectix Virtual PC the
week of June 16th. The eagerly-awaited software compatibility product is
available in two versions, each bundled with Microsoft Corporation's
top-selling Windows operating systems. Connectix Virtual PC Windows 95
Version and Connectix Virtual PC Windows 3.11/MS-DOS Version carry an
expected street price ranging from approximately $149.00 to $169.00 U.S.
and both will be sold through catalog and retail outlets nationwide.
Additionally, Connectix Corporation is offering a $25.00 mail-in rebate
to registered users of Insignia's SoftWindows who purchase Connectix
Virtual PC.
Connectix Virtual PC lets Power Mac users run Windows(tm) 95, Windows
NT(tm), Windows 3.x, DOS, IBM OS/2(tm), and even NeXT OPENSTEP(tm).
Connectix Virtual PC is a complete standards-based PC in software using
components from the Intel Pentium MMX(tm) instruction set, Sound
Blaster(tm) Pro and S3(tm) video, providing Power Mac users a full range
of PC software compatibility. There is no additional hardware required
-- Connectix Virtual PC recognizes existing Mac peripherals such as
Ethernet, CD-ROM, printer and modem as PC devices. Connectix Virtual PC
delivers to Power Mac owners playable performance PC-based entertainment
and productivity software.
"There is no question with Connectix Virtual PC, Power Mac owners have
unprecedented access to software," said Gina Clark, vice president and
general manager of Software at Connectix Corporation. "With Connectix
Virtual PC, Power Mac owners can now leverage the performance of their
current Power PC systems to play PC multimedia games, use Internet
software, run PC business and productivity software, and share documents
across Mac and PC platforms. Power Mac owners will appreciate the value
and out-of-box experience in our bundling Connectix Virtual PC with
Microsoft Corporation's Windows 95 or 3.11," continued Clark.
"We are delighted that Connectix Corporation, with the release of
Connectix Virtual PC and its Windows 95 bundle, enables a new group of
customers to enjoy the benefits of running Microsoft Windows and the
thousands of applications designed for Windows," said Patrick Fox, Group
Manager, Desktop Business Systems Division, Microsoft.
"Connectix Virtual PC yields playable performance of many multimedia
titles and action games on even entry-level computers coming from Apple
and Mac clone makers. Its pricing, flexibility, and ease of use should
prove attractive to consumers," said Ross Rubin, group director of
Internet Technologies at Jupiter Communications.
Product features and requirements
Connectix Virtual PC includes:
- Connectix Virtual PC Installer CD-ROM and Manual
- Aladdin StuffIt Expander for Mac OS and Windows
- Microsoft Windows 95 CD-ROM and Manual
OR
- Microsoft Windows 3.11 Floppies and Manual
Connectix Virtual PC Windows 95 Version is recommended for a Power
PC-based Mac system with a Power PC 603e (180 Mhz minimum), 604 or 604e
processor (any speed). Connectix Virtual PC Windows 95 Version requires
24MB of installed physical RAM and 150MB hard drive space; 32MB installed
physical RAM and 300MB hard drive space are recommended.
Connectix Virtual PC Windows 3.11/DOS Version is recommended for a Power
PC based Mac system running at 100 Mhz or faster. Connectix Virtual PC
Windows 3.11/DOS Version requires 20MB of installed physical RAM and
100MB hard drive space; 24MB installed physical RAM and 200MB hard drive
space is recommended.
Connectix Corporation
Founded in 1989 and based in San Mateo, California, Connectix Corporation
designs, manufactures, distributes and publishes innovative,
award-winning products that unlock the potential in users and the world
around them. The company's flagship products include: RAM Doubler, Speed
Doubler, Color QuickCam, and Connectix VideoPhone. For more information,
contact Connectix Corporation at 415.571.5100 or at
connectix.com. |
