Virtual Bridges Announces Major Update of Win4Lin Pro

Virtual Bridges, Inc. announced today the release of a major upgrade to its desktop and enterprise virtualization product – Win4Lin Pro.

Win4Lin Pro Desktop allows Linux users to run Windows applications from the security of the Linux desktop. Win4Lin Virtual Desktop Server is the enterprise/SMB product for delivering Windows applications to Linux Desktops and thin clients via a Linux server.

“Win4Lin differentiates itself from desktop virtualization vendors by focusing on Windows virtualization and integration into the host Linux environment,” said Jim Curtin, president and CEO of Virtual Bridges. “Win4Lin 4 increases the value to customers migrating from Windows to Linux by offering the smoothest, most integrated way to run Windows applications within one’s Linux environment.”

Some of the major highlights of Win4Lin 4 include the ability to cut and paste between Windows and Linux, bridged networking support, enhanced graphic modes, two concurrent user sessions per license and core virtualization enhancements. The current product offers support for Ubuntu, SUSE Linux Enterprise, Mandriva, Red Hat, Linspire, Freespire, Debian, Fedora Core and openSUSE. While other distributions may work, they have not been tested by Virtual Bridges.

Win4Lin Pro Desktop features include:

• It runs Windows 2000/XP Applications and Desktop on Linux Desktop at near-native speed

• Ability to display either full desktop mode or “floating” application mode

• Windows malware resistance through “renewable” Windows architecture

• Allows re-use of your existing Windows license for both cost-savings and broad application compatibility

• Full integration between the Linux Desktop and Windows file systems for user documents and settings

Win4Lin Pro Desktop 4 is available immediately and is currently being offered to new users at a price of $69. Existing Win4Lin Pro users can upgrade for only $19.99 until April 15, 2007.