| Microsoft today announced the immediately availability of Virtual PC 7 with Windows XP Professional as well as Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Professional Edition, folllowing shipment confirmations reported by MacNN last week. Virtual PC allows Mac users to run Microsoft Windows and work with PC-only software, files, networks and devices directly on their Macs. Version 7 brings much-anticipated G5 support, improved performance by up to 30%, better graphics handling, "Fast Save" to quickly save the PC state in the background, a new setup assistant for installation, easier printing with zero-configuration under Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, and more. Virtual PC 7 with Windows XP Pro is $250, while Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Pro Edition is $500. An upgrade version of Office 2004 Pro Edition is also available for $330. Other editions of Virtual PC 7, including Virtual PC 7 with Windows XP Home Edition, Windows 2000 Professional, Standalone and Upgrade, will be available over the next few months, according to the company. Virtual PC 7 and Office 2004 Professional are availabe now in English. The company said that it would soon release details on availability in French, German, Japanese and Swedish versions.
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