VirtualRPC-Adjust turns your Mac into an accurate model of an Acorn StrongARM RISC PC computer with the very latest version of RISC OS. Almost any software that runs on a real Acorn RISC PC will run on VirtualRPC-Adjust. VirtualRPC-Adjust is supplied on CD and comes complete with:

• RISC OS 4.39 (RISC OS Adjust) operating system with all the latest updates from RISCOS Ltd.
• Supplied as a Universal Binary suitable for both PowerPC and Intel Macs.
• Comes complete with the standard ROM based applications such as !Draw, !Edit and !Paint.
• Directly read Acorn format CD ROMs and DVDs.
• Complete HTML RISC OS user manual with EasyStart front end.
• Virtual ADFS hard disk drive with the latest universal !Boot sequence.
• Support for integrated graphics cards on both laptops and desktops.
• Unlimited hard disk sizes using the HostFS filing system.
• Support for up to 256Mb of RAM for RISC OS.
• Support for screen modes up to 8Mb in size allowing resolutions up to 1600x1200 in full 24bit colour.
• Power Management support to extend battery life on laptop computers.
• Printing using the supplied RISC OS printer drivers.
• Network access using ShareFS.
• Internet access using a range of popular browsers and e-mail clients.
• Full commercial versions of Ovation, FasterPC and Mr Clippy.
• Sample software packs of Public Domain, Freeware and Shareware programs.
• Pre-configured memory settings which allow VirtualRPC-Adjust to run "out of the box".
• Runs RISC OS software such as Impression Publisher, Artworks and Textease.
• Access to the many thousands of RISC OS applications available.

In addition VirtualRPCAdjustSA also has the following features:

• Now includes StrongARM, ARM710 and ARM7500 processor cores.
• Support for StrongARM software, including FireFox, Thunderbird, MP3 encoders and more.
• Faster screen update with support for a greater range of resolutions.
• AutoMode configuration plugin to generate correct mode sets for non standard display sizes.
• Improved battery manager with user configurable delay between battery checks.
• Includes complete version of First Steps with RISC OS 4, as published by Alligata Media.
• Improved version of the RISC OS user guide
• Updated applications including new versions of NetSurf, KinoAmp and WebsterLT
• Updated !System folder with the latest modules included.
• RISCOS side VirtualAcorn user guide now split into separate chapters for ease of printing.

As from the 18th of April 2008 we are now shipping a new full release version. Changes/improvements over the previous Beta versions include:

• Support for RISC OS 6 as supplied to subscribers of RISC OS Ltd's Select Scheme.
• Network support for NetSurf, Hermes and other network related applications
• Updated display code allowing RISC OS to display full screen modes larger than the resolution of the display.
• Changes to the mouse handler to improve integration between the RISC OS and Mac OS pointers.
• Improved User Guide with extra information on setting up VRPC and the Mac.
• Pre-configured to automatically print out in PDF format.
• Scale the RISC OS desktop whilst running inside a window on the Mac OS desktop.
• Numerous other improvements based on feedback from users of Beta1/2/3/4.

Minimum specification of your computer to run VirtualRPC-Adjust is:

• 800 Mhz G4 Processor or 1.4Ghz Intel processor.
• Mac OS X 10.4 or later.
• 512Mb of RAM.
• 500Mb of free hard drive space.
• CD/DVD drive.
• At least a 2 button mouse. Recommended - Apple Mighty Mouse.
• 16Mb of graphics memory (ATI 8500 or above/ GeForce 5 series or above) with OpenGL support.

Customers should note that VirtualRPC-Adjust requires an unlock code before it can be run. You will need to install the software then contact VirtualAcorn with your Product ID and serial number. We will then provide an unlock code, currently we are only able to provide codes during normal office hours.

For more details on RISCOS Adjust please see the RISCOS Ltd list of ROM changes since RISC OS Select 3i3.