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Virtual PC for Mac – Version 6 FAQ General Information Q. What is Virtual PC for Mac – Version 6? A. Version 6 is the next generation of the award-winning PC compatibility software. With Connectix Virtual PC for Mac, you can run the latest PC software - including business, entertainment, Internet, and home applications - right on your Power Mac. Q. How does Virtual PC for Mac work? A. Virtual PC uses a drive image file and Settings to create a functioning PC on your Macintosh. The drive image is a large, expandable file that contains a PC operating system and any PC applications you have installed or data you have created. The virtual machine drive image is the equivalent of the C or “boot” drive on a PC. As you install applications on the virtual machine and create data, the size of the drive image grows. You use Settings to control certain characteristics of the virtual machine, such as the amount of RAM in which it is allocated to run, or the assignments for the COM1 and COM2 ports. Q: I already own Virtual PC for Mac. Why should I upgrade? A: Version 6 is a "must have" upgrade for all Virtual PC users. Version 6 is designed for enhanced compatibility and integration between Windows and your Mac. Plus if you are running Mac OS X version 10.2.3 (Jaguar) you’ll notice a significant performance increase over Virtual PC for Mac – Version 5.0.4. For a complete list of new features see the Q&A below. Q. What’s new in Virtual PC for Mac – Version 6? A. The new features in Virtual PC 6 focus on compatibility and integration between Windows and your Mac, as well as, a significant performance increase for users running in Mac OS X version 10.2.3 (Jaguar). These include: • Improved performance – Run Version 6 in Mac OS X version 10.2.3 (Jaguar) and see a significant performance increase as compared to previous versions running in Mac OS X. • Dock integration – Launch Windows applications directly from the Mac OS X dock. • Enhanced back-up support – Desktop Drive Mounting in Virtual PC on Mac OS X makes it easier to back-up your Windows files. Plus you’ll be able to use Mac OS Tools like, Sherlock®, to search the contents of your drive images to easily find the specific files you are looking for. • Improved printing – Improved USB printing support for increased compatibility. • Video support for Apple’s monitors including the new 23” Cinema Display flat panel – Full screen support for resolutions up to 1920x1200 in true color. • Self-contained configurations – Virtual machine data is now self-contained, which makes it easy to transfer virtual machines between Mac OSes and, if you manage a lab, installing on several machines is a snap. Connectix Confidential. vpc6_faq_111202 Q. What is the estimated street price of Virtual PC for Mac – Version 6? A. Refer …