Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac 7.0 Review

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(More customer reviews)I wasn't sure when I bought this item. I have been a Windows user for ever, but bought an iBook a few years ago, and got hooked on the iPod, iTunes, and you name it in the Mac world. I have been pretty happy, except of course, for the fact that there were a few programs that I could not use on the Mac.
The Virtual PC was one option, or I could own both a Windows PC and a Mac. The last thing I wanted to do was have my stuff distributed between 2 computers, so I figured I would give the Virtual PC a try. After reading the mixed reviews, I was not expecting the best.
Well, its not bad..! Its slow, but then, so is Windows. Actually, in some regards, my Microsoft Money program works faster in Virtual PC than it did in Windows XP!
I use it on a Powerbook with 512MB of Ram. Like I said, not bad. Dont expect the stars - if you want to play games, why do you need to do it in Virtual PC?

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Virtual PC 7 is the perfect application for when more than one operating system is needed. This software lets users create virtual drives that run their own operating systems. Run DOS, Linux, OS X and OS/2 applications on the same machine -- and Switch between drives with a click! Convenience and accelerated development come together with Virtual PC 7!

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Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac 7.0 with Windows XP Professional Review

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(More customer reviews)Keep in mind that VPC 7 is an emulator not a replacement for a real PC. You're not going to be able to play Doom 3 with VPC. Forget about it. And don't complain when you buy it and find out it doesn't play your favorite PC games.
VPC is for those (like me) who primarily use a mac but find they have to step in the world of Windows from time to time because of work or whatever.
VPC runs most productivity software with no problems. I use it to open various files so I can convert them for use on my mac, to stream video online using the Windows viewers (which often don't work in OSX).
But most importantly I use VPC to run all the kewl GPS/Mapping software available for the PC that isn't available on OSX yet. This includes connecting my PDA, my Garmin GPS 60Cs, etc.
Works so well that sometimes I forget I'm using an emulator. VPC prints to my mac USB printer with no problems. Links up to my DSL connection. Consdering it's a software driven emulator it's really an amazing accomplishment.
Which is why I hate seeing a bunch of one-star ratings from kids who mistakenly thought VPC was going to transform their mac into a PC game machine. Thats' NOT the purpose of this software as stated in the product description.
BTW I'm posting this via Explorer THROUGH VPC7 emuilating a Windows 2000 machine. 'Nuff said.
BTW I noticed a lot of the reviewers here are woefully short when it comes to memory. VPC thrives on memory. The more you have the better it runs. I have 1.5 gig of RAM as opposed to the 512 meg one reviewer has. I wouldn't recommend runningn VPC with less than a gig.

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Virtual PC 7 with Windows XP Pro makes it easy to create virtual drives that run their ownoperating systems. Run applications for Linux, OS/2 and other operating languages on thesame machine -- and Switch between the drives with just a click. This bundle includesWindows XP Pro for working with the popular operating system on your Mac. Includes Windows XP Pro, the popular solution for your business and advanced home computing needs -- faster and more stable than ever!

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