Some Mac users need apps that are still Windows-only, hence Microsoft's Virtual PC 7 emulation software. Retooled to work with Mac OS X and the G5 processor, the app isn't always speedy, but it was remarkably stable in my trials of a shipping version. My Mac barely passed the program's steep system requirements, so Windows was slow to start up and shut down. But Virtual PC 7 performed well, without crashing. At $249 for the Windows XP Pro version and $219 for the XP Home edition, it's a bit pricey (if you already have an XP license, you can get it for $129). For a Mac user who works in a PC environment, this app is a must.
Rebecca Freed
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