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Adding Windows to your Mac with Virtual PC 7

Thursday, April 14, 2005
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM

Microsoft's Virtual PC makes it possible for you to access PC-only software, files, networks and devices from your Mac. Virtual PC 7, which is compatible with the Mac G5, offers improvements in support, speed and reliability.

At our CapMac meeting on April 12 members Richard Cardona and James Ryan will demonstrate how you can use Virtual PC to run Windows applications on your Macintosh, and review its limitations so that you can have accurate expectations for this product. Additionally, they will describe important security steps you need to take to protect your computer.

Our raffle will include a brand new copy of Virtual PC 7 for Macintosh with Windows XP Professional (249.00 value).

Virtual PC works by emulating a Pentium-based Windows machine, right on your Mac. When you launch Virtual PC, the Windows OS appears inside a window on your Mac desktop. You can switch back and forth between your Mac OS and Windows as easily as you go between any two windows on your Mac desktop. New features include:

Zero configuration printing
Fast Save that preserves PC state
Better graphics handling
Expanded preferences
G5 Support
10-30% speed improvement
Improved setup assistant

"Microsoft, the publisher of Windows and the most popular Windows programs, is enabling the computers sold by its arch-rival, Apple, to run Windows and Windows programs. It's as if the New York Yankees were selling tickets to Boston Red Sox games."

Walt Mossberg
Wall Street Journal

Microsoft acquired Virtual PC from Connectix in 2003, hiring many of the programming team, and committed to continuing development of the Mac product as part of the portfolio of its Macintosh Business Unit. VPC 7 is the first version to be released by Microsoft, and has been highly anticipated for compatibility with Apple's G5 processor.

Microsoft Virtual PC 7
System Requirements

Mac OS X v 10.2.8 or later; Mac OS X v 10.3 for G5 compatibility
Mac with PowerPC G3, G4 or G5 processor only — native models, no upgrades
Minimum 700 MHz or greater
1024 x 768 display
3GB free hard disk space

Join us for an informative demonstration of Virtual PC 7 delivered by CapMac members who use this product on a regular basis, and find out what it's like to put a little Windows in your Mac. Be sure to invite friends who are recent or possible switchers from Windows that are interested in using Windows-only software on Macintosh.

Helpful Links
Virtual PC Flash Demo		Apple Information about VPC7
Which version of Virtual PC is right for you?		MacWindows VPC7 Notes and Reports
10 Tips for Getting Started with Windows		Macintouch Reader Reports about VPC7
How to Upgrade to Virtual PC 7		MacUser Review of VPC7
Virtual PC Help and Support		Walt Mossberg Review of VPC7
Virtual PC for Mac Newsgroup		MacAddict Review of VPC7
Virtual PC 7.01 Update		MacWorld Review of VPC7

Plus, questions and answers, our monthly raffle, the nicest Mac friends you could ever hope to meet, and more!

Members and non-members alike are welcome to attend.
Don't miss it!

7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
UT Pharmacy Bldg, Room 3.106
University Avenue, between 24th & Dean Keeton (view map)
Contact Person -
512 502-8294

Location: The CapMac General Meeting is generally held on the second Thursday of every month. We are fortunate to have an excellent meeting space in the "new" UT Pharmacy Building in a tiered auditorium style classroom equipped with state of the art audio and video projection and internet access. There's even power outlets for your PowerBook or iBook!

Getting there: The UT Pharmacy Building is located on University Avenue near the intersection of West 26th Street (which becomes Dean Keeton St. as it passes by the UT Law School). View a map of the vicinity and get driving directions here. The white square in the graphic below shows the location of the Pharmacy Building.

map to Pharmacy Building

Click here for a more detailed map.

Ample parking is now available just two blocks away in a new multilevel garage (PG4) recently constructed by the University. The garage is located at the corner of 27th Street and University Avenue, with the entrance on 27th Street. Cost is 3.00 for the whole evening.

Get driving directions to the garage and learn about their payment process. Other parking options are available around campus.

The next CapMac Board of Directors meeting is on Thursday, April 7, 2005.

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Schlotzsky's Flagship Deli
218 South Lamar, Austin

Contact Person - , CapMac Treasurer/Membership Coordinator
512 502-8294

The Board of Directors meeting is generally held on the first Thursday of each month and is open to all members.

Directions are available from the Schlotzsky's web site. Bring your appetite and AirPort enabled PowerBook or iBook - Schlotzsky's has free wireless internet access!

Capitol Macintosh General Meeting Presenters

Recent CapMac General meetings have featured terrific presenters. Get the details here.

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