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Microsoft is acquiring some assets of Connectix, including Virtual PC, the popular emulation software that allows Windows to run on a Mac, reports c|net. “Representatives of the Redmond, Wash.-based software giant said Virtual PC for the Mac will continue to be sold and that Microsoft plans to continue developing the software, which has more than 1 million active users.

Connectix today released Virtual PC 6.0.1, an update to company’s popular PC emulation software. Version 6.0.1 fixes issues on G3 machines and full-screen mode, allows Quicken TurboTax Deluxe to install and run properly, and corrects Japanese localization.

Connectix today announced Virtual PC 6.0, a new version of the company’s popular PC emulation software. Version 6.0 includes speed improvements (up to 25% faster on Mac OS X), Mac OS X Dock integration (launch Windows applications directly from the Dock), enhanced back-up support in Mac OS X, improved USB printing support for increased compatibility, video support for Apple’s monitors (including the 23″ HD Cinema Display), and self-contained configurations.