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how do I load 2005 peachtree accounting into ubuntu

Asked by Sanford Moser

I have an HP laptop dv 9000 that was running windows xp prior to loading ubuntu. I love ubuntu. My peachtree 2005 accounting software was working fine in xp.

However since I want to use ubuntu I placed the peachtree cd into the laptop and I can not seem to load it. Can someone please help?

Note: when I loaded the ubuntu cd operating system it said I should be able to switch back to xp. However, I don't know what to type in grub to allow that. It may be necessary to switch between xp and ubuntu when I need access to my peachtree accounting (I run my business from that software) then switch back to ubuntu for everything else.

Thank you very much.
Sanford

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#1

Which version of peachtree do you have?
- Peachtree Accounting
- Peachtree Complete Accounting
- Peachtree Premium Accounting
or
- Peachtree Quantum

Thanks

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Sanford Moser (vette007) said : 		#2

Peachtree Premium Accounting 2005

Thank you,
Sanford

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#3

http://appdb.winehq.org/objectManager.php?sClass=application&iId=6820

It doesn't run. You will need to run a virtualbox and install the app in Windows there, this will mean running BOTH OSes at the same time. If the app is the main use of the system then I suggest you stick with Windows. It also doesn't run in CrossOver Office:

http://www.codeweavers.com/compatibility/search/?name=peach

You could instead use an open source alternative.

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Sanford Moser (vette007) said : 		#4

What command should I type in grub to switch to xp?

Are you aware of an open source accounting software alternative I could look at?

Thank you,
Sanford

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#5

Please create a new question for your grub issue.

Thanks. There are accountancy softwares available if you search the software centre

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Sanford Moser (vette007) said : 		#6

Thank you.
Sanford