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Microsoft Acquires Virtual PC from Connectix

MacCentral reports that Microsoft has acquired Virtual PC from Connectix:

According to a statement by the director of marketing and business for the Macintosh Business Unit (of Microsoft), it appears Virtual PC for Mac will continue active development:


    "What this means for Mac users is that Microsoft's Macintosh Business Unit (MacBU) will be responsible for supporting and shipping all current versions of Virtual PC and development for all future versions of the product"

According to the article, the MacBU will work to make Virtual PC work even better both with Windows and Mac OS X



    The goal for the MacBU is to have seamless compatibility between Windows and Mac OS X, according to McDonough.

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