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NeXTLoop · Aug 12, 2003, 09:24 AM

This is the first version that is M$-branded. Did anybody read the release notes for this version? Here's a little snippet...

"Updating to Virtual PC for Mac version 6.1 enables users of Connectix Virtual PC for Mac to seamlessly transition product support to Microsoft."

I wonder what they mean by that?

Developer · Aug 12, 2003, 09:26 AM

Originally posted by NeXTLoop:
"Updating to Virtual PC for Mac version 6.1 enables users of Connectix Virtual PC for Mac to seamlessly transition product support to Microsoft."

I wonder what they mean by that?

It means that complaints can now be directed at the usual party.

djjava · Aug 12, 2003, 09:27 AM

Originally posted by NeXTLoop:
This is the first version that is M$-branded. Did anybody read the release notes for this version? Here's a little snippet...

"Updating to Virtual PC for Mac version 6.1 enables users of Connectix Virtual PC for Mac to seamlessly transition product support to Microsoft."

I wonder what they mean by that?

http://macnn.com/rd.php?id=9979

Sounds great!!! Looking forward to installing the update for free later... Anyone using now can post reviews, and if performance has improved, please let us know your system configuration and what kind of enhancements you are noticing.

Thanks alot guys!

BZ · Aug 12, 2003, 09:29 AM

This is one release I am going to watch before installing... like a month of so. I don't use VPC very much, but the reports on VT already say it slows it down.

No good.

Also, what about G5 support?

BZ

djjava · Aug 12, 2003, 09:32 AM

Originally posted by BZ:
This is one release I am going to watch before installing... like a month of so. I don't use VPC very much, but the reports on VT already say it slows it down.

No good.

Also, what about G5 support?

BZ

there isn't any feedback on 6.1 on Vt yet, unless you can see stuff i can't.

gdiddy · Aug 12, 2003, 09:34 AM

Did you look at the dates on those posts on VersionTracker? Those cat's aren't talking about 6.1 they are talking about 6.0.1

djjava · Aug 12, 2003, 09:37 AM

Originally posted by djjava:
there isn't any feedback on 6.1 on Vt yet, unless you can see stuff i can't.

I am curious to know if 6.1 emulates win apps as Mac OS Classic emulates in OSX, as people speculate(?) it should be in Panther.

ANyone brave enough to install, give us a shout please...

timmerk · 10:23 AM

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kcmac · Aug 12, 2003, 09:49 AM

It's just re-branding and a path to future updates. You will have to have this version to move to newer updates in the future.

I'm waiting for someone else to give it a go.

timmerk · 10:23 AM

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djjava · Aug 12, 2003, 10:09 AM

Originally posted by timmerk:
i gave it a go, it seems to be an update to 6.0.1, not from 6.0.2 which is good.

oh and btw, i hear that if your using a certain SN, then it wont work with 6.1, so im told

so 6.0.2 users need to downgrade????? how does that make sense?

certain serial #???? again, how does that make sense?

-Q- · Aug 12, 2003, 10:13 AM

Originally posted by djjava:
certain serial #???? again, how does that make sense?

If you need to ask, it probably doesn't affect you.

timmerk · 10:24 AM

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kcmac · Aug 12, 2003, 10:16 AM

Ahhhhhh. Weeding out the pirates. I'm waiting for the amnesty pleas to begin.

Sven G · Aug 12, 2003, 10:21 AM

I just applied the VPC 6.1 update without any problems: it also installs new VPC Additions when you start Windows, and in Windows XP also obliges you to reactivate it (saying, approximately, that you have made a consistent number of hardware modifications, and thus you need to reactivate Windows before 3 days: probably, it's because the virtual hardware is now Microsoft instead of Connectix); luckily, the reactivation (via the web) went well...

djjava · Aug 12, 2003, 10:22 AM

Originally posted by timmerk:
what i mean is that it seems that 6.1 is an upgrade from 6.0.1, NOT from 6.0.2, as if they tossed out the 6.0.2 code changes and restarted from 6.0.1 because many people were having problem with 6.0.2. it does however update all versions, including 6.0.2.

as for serials, i never said anything about that. i said SN (you know, screen name) anways it doesnt affect me either, but its just what i heard/read

ah, i see.... thanks for clarifying.

xi_hyperon · Aug 12, 2003, 10:36 AM

It's funny when an MS update comes out - everyone is afraid to be the first to try it.

"You try it!"

"No way man, you try it!"

djjava · Aug 12, 2003, 10:42 AM

Originally posted by xi_hyperon:
It's funny when an MS update comes out - everyone is afraid to be the first to try it.

"You try it!"

"No way man, you try it!"

I might if i were at my PB, but i am using a real PC right now with 5 hours left to go

Mediaman_12 · Aug 12, 2003, 11:21 AM

Originally posted by kcmac:
Ahhhhhh. Weeding out the pirates. I'm waiting for the amnesty pleas to begin.

Hmmm this has me thinking. MS could embed in to VPC known 'compromised' XP serial numbers. They can't do this on the (main) PC side, but with VPC they 100% control the 'hardware'. I don't use VPC so it doesn't affect me, but I wonder how many VPC users have 'ligitamite' versions of XP.

Angus_D · Aug 12, 2003, 11:25 AM

Originally posted by djjava:
I am curious to know if 6.1 emulates win apps as Mac OS Classic emulates in OSX,

Classic is not an emulator, so no.

as people speculate(?) it should be in Panther.

No, that was some BusinessWeek journalist being inept and misinterpreting information. There won't be any PC emulation in Panther.

-Q- · Aug 12, 2003, 01:51 PM

Originally posted by Mediaman_12:
Hmmm this has me thinking. MS could embed in to VPC known 'compromised' XP serial numbers. They can't do this on the (main) PC side, but with VPC they 100% control the 'hardware'. I don't use VPC so it doesn't affect me, but I wonder how many VPC users have 'ligitamite' versions of XP.

I have heard they do this via the Service Packs tho'. So if you're using XP w/out a valid serial on a windows box, you won't be able to install any of the service packs. And with the holes in Windows, that's a dangerous way to run.

MaxPower2k3 · Aug 12, 2003, 03:10 PM

MS now also has a Professional version of Office v. X that includes VPC and WinXP Pro.

Timo · Aug 12, 2003, 03:39 PM

Tried it out. No fix for the screen artifacts I get while drawing in CAD (introduced from VPC 5.0 --> 6.0). Doesn't seem particularly "faster" either. Ah well.

Oh and there is an uninstall routine (detailed in the read me before you install), but it's not straightforward.

djjava · Aug 12, 2003, 03:53 PM

Originally posted by Timo:
Tried it out. No fix for the screen artifacts I get while drawing in CAD (introduced from VPC 5.0 --> 6.0). Doesn't seem particularly "faster" either. Ah well.

Oh and there is an uninstall routine (detailed in the read me before you install), but it's not straightforward.

I've never really experienced screen artificats with AutoCAD.... what are your specs? which cad app? which win os?

DekuDekuplex · Sep 9, 2003, 01:07 PM

Originally posted by Timo:
Tried it out. [comments deleted] Doesn't seem particularly "faster" either. Ah well.

[comments deleted]

Somebody on this forum (I think) suggested earlier that VPC with Windows XP Professional 6.0 required at least 1 GB RAM on a 17-inch PowerBook to run efficiently, while VPC with Windows 2000 Professional 6.0 required only 512 MB.

Is this true for Version 6.1 for both products as well? Is there any increase in efficiency between the two versions of VPC w/XP Pro?

DekuDekuplex

JellyBeen · Sep 9, 2003, 05:50 PM

Originally posted by DekuDekuplex:
Somebody on this forum (I think) suggested earlier that VPC with Windows XP Professional 6.0 required at least 1 GB RAM on a 17-inch PowerBook to run efficiently, while VPC with Windows 2000 Professional 6.0 required only 512 MB.

Is this true for Version 6.1 for both products as well? Is there any increase in efficiency between the two versions of VPC w/XP Pro?

DekuDekuplex

Good question, anyone?