Connectix is known for making both powerful allies and powerful enemies for its innovative , but often controversial, achievements in the field virtual machine software. The company entered a protracted intellectual property dispute with Sony after it developed software that emulates Sony PlayStation hardware on PCs. On the other hand it's enjoyed support from Microsoft for making it possible to run Windows virtual machines on the Macintosh platform, just as VMware does for Linux users.
Connectix most recent software recent release, Virtual PC for Windows, mirrors the company's achievements on the Macintosh platform in the x86 hardware environment. Put simply, it makes it possible to run Windows, Linux and a range of other x86-based operating systems as guests of a Windows based host.
Virtual PC is the kind of software application that gives some network engineers and software developers proof that the almighty loves IT professionals. It provides a safe platform to install and test multiple operating systems in isolation without disturbing the host operating system. Ultimately, any organisation that would ordinarily need to duplicate hardware in order to meet diverse software demands can benefit from Virtual PC.
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