Ubuntu 8.4 problem

[Lucio M Nicolosi]

Linda Webb wrote:
> Hello Group,
>
> I purchased a used computer with Ubuntu  already running and was
> unfamiliar with it. At first I was scared to death of it,, but gave it
> a try and now I really like it. The only problem I have is that I
> bought it to run an embroidery machine on it and the embroidery
> machine will not run with Ubuntu! I do not want to get rid of Ubuntu
> and I tried to install Windows with Ubuntu but all it will do is open
> the folders and not let me run anything. I am not very computer savvy,
> being a baby boomer - please, can anybody offer suggestions on how I
> can keep Ubuntu and also use my embroidery machine also?
>
> Thank you so much for your time and knowledge.
> Sincerely, Grandmaw Linda
>
>   
Have you tried installing Virtualbox and running a virtual instance of 
Windows over Ubuntu?

L.

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