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Virtual machines gained popularity as a way to emulate Windows on Mac OS or Linux. ZDNet Australia looks at the two most popular packages.
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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.
The market for Virtual PC 5.0 for Windows is admittedly small, but if you fit into its target category, it's well worth checking out.
Microsoft is acquiring some assets of Connectix, including software that permits Windows to run on a Macintosh and an unreleased server program.
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