Accessing Windows XP programs in Ubuntu (was Re: The pest again)

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On 07/21/2008 03:19 PM, Jeffrey Needle wrote:

> 
> Gosh, it's rated as "garbage" on that website.  You know, I've done some
> more research, and there seems to be some agreement on this.  It seems
> that the files are indeed in Infobase format.  Does this make the files
> more accessible?

No. It makes them _less_ accessible. Infobase is an incredibly
proprietary format that has been in use for many years. I'd recommend
using VirtualBox to install a small WinXP on your system. That way you
can still use your existing CD. Check the archives on this list, or ask
for help in installing VB and I think you'll be pleasantly surprised how
well it works.

> 
> As a matter of further research, I've found much of what's of use on the
> CD is also available from various sources on-line.  It may be that, in
> the end, I'll have to scrap GospeLink altogether and go with on-line
> sources.

Yes, from a little Google'ing I found the bulk of what that CD provides
on the BYU servers. Disclaimer: I'm agnostic so any info/help provided
isn't due to any religious affiliation or familiarity with the program.