[1] VirtualAcorn is developed by Graeme Barnes[2] and Aaron Timbrell.

[3] It is a commercial version of the freeware emulator Red Squirrel, developed by Barnes.

[2][4] In 2004, supply of the software was moved to Timbrell's company 3QD Developments.

Initially VirtualRPC was only available bundled with the MicroDigital Alpha range of PC laptops,[8][2] but was later made available as a standalone product for sale.

[9] In 2003, the developers reached an agreement with RISCOS Ltd to license its OS.