Need to run Windows software

I'm a student and there is some accounting software that I have to run for my class and it is Windows only. Is there a way to do this on my iBook? Price is a consideration since I'm a student. Thanks to everyone who has some suggestions!

Your iBook G4 is a PowerPC-based Mac, which means it doesn't have an Intel processor: VirtualPC is indeed the only way to run Windows software on it.
The software will run slowly, but I ran VirtualPC on an 866 MHz G4 for years and found it acceptable for most tasks.
It's a bit pricey since it includes a standalone Windows license, though you can buy a version that lets you install your own licensed copy of Windows instead:
http://www.microsoft.com/mac/products/virtualpc/virtualpc.aspx?pid=howtobuy
You should be sure to buy it at your campus technology center, as they'll certainly have the best prices for students. Good luck!

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I need to run Windows in my Macbook.
So I know I need to get Parallels or VM Fusion.
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ZK

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