Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2004 23:22:17 -0700 From: Wayde Gutman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac
Is there anyone using Microsoft Virtual PC for the Macintosh ?
Which platform are you running it on, G3 ? G4 ? or G5 ?
Which version of Windows are you using ?
Since I no longer uses the PC platform, and since there isn't a Microsoft Train Simulator for the Macintosh, so I thought I try the Virtual PC approach, and want to know as much as I can before forking out the cash. I would like to know if it can handle the workload of various CAD software, as once again, there isn't a Macintosh version of same.
Wayde Gutman
I use version 6 with Win98 on a 500mhz G4 PowerBook and on a 800mhz G4 iMac. It's not very speedy, but if there's one particular program you need it will work. I wouldn't expect detailed CAD files to load or refresh quickly at all. And web browsing takes a very long time.
Before you run it, install all the memory you can. I have 1GB on the powerbook and assign 400+ of that to Virtual PC. I have run version 5 on a 333mhz powerbook, but trying to do that in OSX was downright painful. In OS9 it's a lot faster, but then you're limited to V5. Again, if you only have limited needs, it's OK.
--- JSH TiBook
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