Connectix provides sneak preview of PC compatibility software for Power Mac platform; Connectix Virtual PC lets Power Mac users run the universe of PC software.ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 4, 1997--Connectix Corporation today provided a sneak preview sneak preview n. A single public showing of a movie before its general release. Noun 1. sneak preview - a preview to test audience reactions of Connectix Virtual PC, the much-anticipated software compatibility product, during Apple Computer's launch of the new Power Macintosh See Power Mac. (computer) Power Macintosh - Apple Computer's personal computer based on the PowerPC, introduced on 1994-03-14. Existing 680x0 code (both applications and device drivers) run on Power Macintosh systems without modification via a Motorola 68LC040 emulator. 6500 at Walt Disney World Noun 1. Walt Disney World - a large amusement park established in 1971 to the southwest of Orlando Orlando - a city in central Florida; site of Walt Disney World . Connectix, developers of the award-winning RAM Doubler A software technique that compresses the contents of memory, thereby doubling (more or less) its available capacity. , Speed Doubler Refers to hardware or software that doubles the speed of its predecessor. For example, Intel's earlier Speed Doubler was the name given to the technology that allowed the clock speed to be doubled on its 486 DX2 chips. , and QuickCam, produced Connectix Virtual PC to run the full range of off-the-shelf PC software on Power Macintosh Systems, from MS-DOS MS-DOS in full Microsoft Disk Operating System Operating system for personal computers. MS-DOS was based on DOS, developed in 1980 by Seattle Computer Products. Microsoft Corp. bought the rights to DOS in 1981, and released MS-DOS with IBM's PC that year. to Windows 3.1 and Windows 95, and even Windows NT. In addition to the full range of PC software compatibility, Connectix Virtual PC delivers playable performance of PC games, business and productivity applications, multimedia titles and Internet content. Connectix Corporation will ship Connectix Virtual PC to more than 6,000 catalog and retail outlets nationwide in June 1997. "Connectix Virtual PC is the first software compatibility product to give to Power Macintosh users true playable performance of Windows 95 and DOS games and entertainment titles with full sound support. Connectix Virtual PC brings the added advantage of PC compatibility to the Macintosh platform," said Gina Clark, Vice President and General Manager, Software, Connectix Corporation. Connectix Virtual PC is a complete solution, supporting all functions users expect from a standard Pentium PC including: full SoundBlaster Pro support, Ethernet networking, CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). support, modem support for access to the Internet and support for PC printing. Connectix Virtual PC is also an integrated solution, providing a shared Mac folder to easily share files between the Macintosh and PC environments. Most importantly, Connectix Virtual PC runs several operating systems -- according to the user's needs. As proof of its true PC implementation, Connectix Virtual PC uses off-the-shelf operating system software, eliminating the need for special modified versions of operating systems. Connectix Virtual PC runs MS-DOS, Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows NT and even NeXT OpenStep and IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) O/S2. Connectix Virtual PC gives Power Macintosh users the most compatible platform in the world. Connectix Virtual PC is designed to run on Power PC systems running System 7.5 or later. Pricing will be announced when the product becomes generally available for the retail channel in June 1997. Connectix Corporation Founded in 1988 and based in San Mateo, CA, Connectix Corporation designs, manufactures, distributes and publishes award-winning personal computer enhancement products. The company's flagship products include: Color QuickCam, RAM Doubler, Speed Doubler, and Connectix VideoPhone (1) (VideoPhone) A line of videophones (definition #1 below) from AT&T that were introduced in the early 1990s and later pulled off the market due to poor sales. The first models came with a price tag above $1,000, and a pair were needed. See Picturephone. . For more information, contact Connectix Corporation at 415/571-5100 or at http://www.connectix.com . -0- QuickCam, RAM Doubler, Speed Doubler, Connectix VideoPhone and Connectix Virtual PC are trademarks of Connectix Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders. CONTACT: Golin/Harris Technologies Jean Lombard, 415/904-7030 ext. 263 jlombard@hi-tech.com |
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