Date:  Thu, 20 Feb 2003 17:42:06 -0500
From:  madodel at ptdprolog.net
Subject:  [VOICENWS] SW: Microsoft is buying the VPC folks

From: Esther Schindler <esther at bitranch.com> 


http://connectix.com/about/acquisition_mac.html

NEWS: Microsoft Acquires Connectix Virtual Machine Technology

Move Eases Consolidation and Migration to New Operating Systems for 
Customers

REDMOND, Wash.- February 19, 2003 - Microsoft Corp. today announced it 
has acquired the virtual machine solutions of privately held Connectix 
Corp., a leading provider of virtualization software for Windows- and 
Macintosh-based computing. By deploying supportable virtualization 
technology from Microsoft, customers can easily migrate to 
next-generation operating system platforms while leveraging investments 
in their existing applications. In addition, Microsoft s virtual  machine
solutions will enable companies to consolidate server  resources, thereby
reducing hardware capital expenditures and operating  costs.

.. . .

The transaction was completed as of Feb. 18, 2003; specific terms of  the
agreement were not disclosed. Microsoft will continue development  of
virtual machine                            solutions from Connectix  and
will integrate them into the Windows and Mac product portfolios.  During
the six-month transition period, Connectix will continue to sell  and
support Virtual PC for Windows, Virtual PC for Mac and Virtual PC  for
OS/2 products through its current distribution channel partners.  Virtual
Server will be available as a preview release on the Microsoft  Web site
April 15.


                           

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