Running windows apps without installing XP

So we all know that virtual pc does not work on the intel macs.
I'd rather not install windows xp as a secondary install as i don't have an SP2 disc.
Are there any other solutions? All i want to do is run one or two simple apps that won't run on mac os.
MacBook 2.0Ghz 2GB ram   Mac OS X (10.4.7)  

You have quite a few options, actually:
Parallels (http://www.parallels.com/)
or...
CrossOver (http://www.codeweavers.com/products/cxmac/)
Parallels more or less provides the same functionality as Virtual PC, while CrossOver will actually allow you to run select Windows applications natively in OS X. Hope that helps.

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