Turing Software’s X/Twitter account posted a video where we see the interface of Vision Pro running Windows XP, the operating system released in 2001 and discontinued in 2014. in a simulated environment. Through this publication, Turing Software has announced, first of all, that its virtual machine implementation, UTM, is now capable of running a “concurrent” operating system In a virtual machine under VisionOS.
This is great news for developers, as the process of acquiring Apple’s AR headset is tedious. After making an appointment and taking measurements of your skull, and if necessary visual corrections to be appliedYou will have to wait until delivery.
Vision Pro can run Windows XP
But let’s not get discouraged, emulating Windows XP on VisionOS, the operating system of Vision Pro, is a real success and this proof-of-concept opens the door to other applications. Like on Mac, will it be possible soon? start the headset on a windows 11 partition? We haven’t gotten to that point yet, especially since the marketing of the helmet is just beginning of 2024.
UTM now works on Vision Pro (simulator)! You still need to implement input devices, but here’s a preview. pic.twitter.com/xYnSgTdXpi
— UTM (@UTMapp) 8 August 2023
Although the exorbitant price of the Vision Pro, especially in the Caviar version, spares it a wealthy clientele, the device promises to be interesting in more ways than one. First of all, this is an Apple product. The company is known for offering high-performance products with a flawless finish and very well-designed ergonomics. And for the variety of experiences it can offer. Indeed, explore the metaverse, play games or watch content or even work in 3D on any operating system with this AR headset, Apple plans to revolutionize usage once again.
