Virtual PC 7 & intel macs

I have a new intel mini 1.66 duo core, but just found out that Virtual PC 7 will not run on intel-based macs. i wish I had known that before I bought this system. I have a few applications that are windows based and needed to runing windows. Is there another emulator program that I can run on the mini to help me out>
thanks

what the heck is a virtual PC???
This: Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac.

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