SEATTLE, USA: Xenocode, a leader in application virtualization and delivery technology has announced the immediate availability of the online Xenocode Browser Sandbox.

The Browser Sandbox web site allows all popular Windows browsers to be run simultaneously, directly from the web. Web designers, system administrators, and other users can now evaluate Internet Explorer 8, 7, and 6, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Opera, and Google Chrome directly from the web in a risk-free manner. Unlike traditional software applications, Xenocode WebApps do not require any software to be installed and allow multiple application versions to run side-by-side on any version of Windows.

"The Browser Sandbox is a great resource for users and organizations interested in testing Internet Explorer 8 or other browsers, without any of the problems or hassles associated with installing a new browser on their desktop", said Kenji Obata, Code Systems founder and chief executive officer. "This site demonstrates how Xenocode virtualization technologies can be applied to dramatically reduce the time, costs, and risks associated with the rollout of any Windows desktop application."

Xenocode application virtualization frees applications from the operating system

Xenocode is a powerful virtualization technology that separates applications from the underlying operating system. Unlike traditional hardware virtualization solutions that duplicate an entire host operating system, Xenocode's lightweight application virtualization technology emulates only core operating system features required for application execution. Xenocode requires no setup, configuration, clients, or device drivers, insulates applications against conflicts, and runs existing applications seamlessly on Windows Vista and locked-down desktops.

Xenocode virtual applications can be deployed on the web, intranets, portable storage devices, and existing desktop management infrastructure, including Active Directory, Microsoft SMS, LANDesk Management Suite, and BMC Configuration Management. Xenocode technology has been licensed by Novell and is available as part of Novell ZENworks Application Virtualization.

The Xenocode Virtual Application Studio authoring environment allows software developers and systems administrators to easily convert existing applications into virtual machine packages. The Xenocode WebApp service allows Xenocode applications to be run directly from the web via a simple control that embeds directly into web sites, blogs, and other online content.

The Browser Sandbox is available free of charge on the web at http://www.xenocode.com/browsers.