![]() ![]() Virtual PC was a success and Connectix later created a Windows version which let you run most x86 OSes – something quite useful for developers, enthusiasts, and IT professionals.Īnother successful application of software-based virtualization technology was VMware’s collection of server virtualization products. This meant that emulation could work quite flawlessly, but also that any user would need to purchase a copy of Windows as well and then install it onto the Virtual PC. Virtual PC for the Mac, rather than emulating Windows, emulated the x86 architecture and the requisite peripheral devices, such as a video and sound card. Since there are a pretty huge number of programs that are only available on Windows, this created a strong market niche to let Mac users run Windows programs, even if at reduced speed. One of the most popular examples for the end user was Connectix Virtual PC for the Mac. Virtualization software is nothing new, and dates back quite some time. Microsoft Windows Vista Build 5231 Indepth Look - Part IĬomprehensive Tablet PC Review with the HP tc1100ĭell UltraSharp 24" Widescreen LCD Monitor - 2405FPW Review ![]() Microsoft Windows Vista Build 5231 Indepth Look - Part 2 The Fallout from Sony’s E3 Press Conference IPhone 3G Review, Gripes and Praise: Part I
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