Running windows based programs

hi new to macs great so far trying to run fl studios 8 on my ibook g4 which has op system 10.5.8
with processor 1.42 ghz powerpc g4 with 1 gb memory.
every where i look online says to use boot camp which only work on intel processors
any ideas help
cheers kenny

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You'll likely have better luck doing that, given your machine is over 3 years old.
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