Connectix OS Packs are now available, at a special price, for Virtual PC for Mac customers (version 4.0 or later) who want to add more operating systems to their computer without having to go through complex installation and configuration processes.
Connectix is running a special introductory offer for the Windows OS 2000 so users can receive US$10 off the regular price of $199 now through April 30. Connectix OS Packs will soon be available with Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows Me.
System requirements for Virtual PC 4.x are a Power Mac G3 or G4, Mac OS 8.5 or later, 50MB of RAM (64 MB is recommended) available to the emulator, and a CD-ROM drive. It’s available with Windows 98, Windows Me, or PC DOS pre-installed. OS Packs support other operating systems, including Windows 95, Windows 2000, and Linux. (By the way, Windows 98 seems somewhat faster than with 3.0, and Windows 2000 seems much faster). Virtual PC with Windows 98 and Virtual PC Upgrade have estimated street prices of $199 and $79 respectively.