Connectix Launches Virtual PC for Mac, Version 6.0 With Faster Performance for Jaguar Users

Business Wire, Dec 19, 2002

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 19, 2002

Available Now, Virtual PC 6.0 Delivers Speed-Enhanced,

Powerful New Features and Benefits for OS X Users

Connectix(R), a leading provider of cross-platform compatibility software, today announced the immediate availability of Virtual PC(TM) for Mac, version 6.0, a major new release of its widely used and award-winning software solution that runs PC-based operating systems and applications on Macintosh(R) computers. This newest generation of the company's flagship product delivers improved performance for Mac users running Mac OS X -- especially those using the latest version of Jaguar -- and is a "must have" product for anyone migrating to Mac OS X.

"Virtual PC for Mac, Version 6.0 makes it easier than ever for users to run and access Windows(R) applications and files, which greatly expands the capabilities of their Mac," said Kurt Schmucker, Vice President of Mac Products at Connectix. "A key feature puts Windows applications right in the Mac OS X Dock which brings the Mac-to-Windows integration to an entirely new level." Virtual PC 6.0 is a cost-effective way to allow Mac users to access PC-based opportunities otherwise unavailable, such as sharing Windows-based files from friends, family members, and business colleagues, as well as gaining access to Web sites restricted to PC users.

Better Integration and Improved Performance for Jaguar Users

Those users running Virtual PC 6.0 on the latest version of Mac OS X (version 10.2.3) can experience up to 25% improved performance. Virtual PC 6.0 can launch Windows applications directly from the Mac OS X Dock, and can also display the Windows Start Menu on the Mac desktop. The newest release also provides Desktop Drive Mounting for backing up Windows files more easily, and allows users to employ Mac OS tools like Sherlock to search for PC files. Because of the added speed, the improved integration between Mac and Windows, and the ease of use factor for Jaguar users, this latest Connectix release is essential for both existing Virtual PC users and those migrating to Mac OS X.

Virtual PC for Mac version 6.0 runs in both Mac OS X and Mac OS 9. Virtual PC 6.0 continues to allow users to run multiple versions of Windows on the same Mac, and change from one Windows operating system to another at the click of a mouse. New features include automatic detection of USB printers, full-screen video support for all Apple monitors, including the Apple Cinema HD Display 23, and self-contained configurations, which make it simpler to transfer virtual machines between Macs.

Virtual PC 6.0 Available Immediately

Virtual PC 6.0 Upgrade (estimated street price of $99/USD) and Virtual PC 6.0 with DOS (estimated street price of $129/USD) are both available now for download from the Connectix Web site (www.connectix.com). Additional bundles of Virtual PC for Mac Version 6.0 will be available by the end of December at the Connectix online store, including Windows XP Home and Windows 98 (estimated street price of $219/USD each) and Windows 2000 and Windows XP Professional (estimated street price of $249/USD each). All will be available from Mac resellers worldwide, including Apple retail locations.

For customers who purchased Virtual PC for Mac, version 5.0, between November 1, 2002 and March 31, 2003, special pricing is available and details can be found at the Connectix Web site.

The Connectix OS Packs, a companion product to Virtual PC, come with Windows operating systems pre-installed and pre-configured, allowing users to add additional Windows operating systems without having to go through a complex installation process.

About Connectix Corporation

Founded in 1988 and based in San Mateo, Calif., Connectix is a leading provider of cross-platform compatibility software. The company develops innovative, award-winning software products designed to increase productivity and expand hardware capability by allowing individuals, as well as department and enterprise users, to cross the boundaries of today's computing environments effortlessly. For more information on Virtual PC for Mac Version 6.0 and other Connectix products, please visit their Web site at http://www.connectix.com/.

Note to Editors: Connectix, the Connectix logo, and Connectix Virtual PC are trademarks of Connectix Corp. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Apple, Mac, Mac OS, and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple. All other trademarks are property of their respective holders.