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

• RISC OS 4 operating system with all the latest updates from RISCOS Ltd.
• Comes complete with the standard ROM based applications such as !Draw, !Edit and !Paint.
• Directly read Acorn format floppy discs on Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista (32bit) and Windows 7 (32bit).
• Directly read Acorn format CD ROMS on Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7.
• 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 128Mb 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.
• Power management support to prolong battery life on laptops.
• Full commercial versions of Ovation, DrawWorks Millennium, FasterPC and Mr Clippy.
• Sample software packs of Public Domain, Freeware and Shareware programs.
• Pre-configured memory settings which allow VirtualRPC-SA 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 VirtualRPC-SA also has the following features:

• Now includes StrongARM, ARM710 and ARM7500 processor cores.
• Support for StrongARM software, including FireFox, Thunderbird, MP3 encoders and more.
• HostFS2 allowing on the fly creation and deletion of mounts from within RISC OS.
• DrivePop HostFS Mount manager allows one click setup of cameras and pen drives.
• Faster screen update with support for a greater range of resolutions.
• AutoMode configuration plugin to generate correct mode sets for non standard display sizes.
• Mappings for files generated by the Windows version of OvationPro.
• Includes WinClip, allowing RISC OS to read and write to the Windows clipboard.
• Includes CallWin32 podule to allow communication between RISC OS and Windows.
• Autolaunch files under Windows from inside RISC OS with the VirtualAcorn Windows Controller.
• 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.

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

• 500 Mhz Pentium/Celeron processor.
• Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7.
• 256Mb of RAM (512Mb for Windows XP, 1Gb for Windows Vista or Windows 7).
• 500Mb of free hard drive space.
• Not essential- Three button mouse (almost all scroll mice have three buttons).
• 16Mb DirectX compatible Graphics card with hardware 2D acceleration.
• Sound card.

Customers should note that VirtualRPC-SA 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 the specification required to run VirtualAcorn products, and for information on how to check the spec of your own computer please Click Here. If you need a new PC desktop or laptop then Click Here for some buying advice from VirtualAcorn Tech Support.

Upgrading from VirtualRPC-SE

Once your payment has been processed please return the VirtualRPC-SE CD only to 3QD Developments Ltd at our normal address. Include with the CD your name, address and the payment reference number that you were issued after you had made the payment.

Please note that when upgrading to VirtualRPC-SA the DVD case, colour cover, installation guide and RISC OS 4 licence sticker should NOT need to be returned. Only the VirtualAcorn CD itself needs to be returned.