Ubuntu 8.4 problem

[Chris Mohler]

On Thu, Jan 29, 2009 at 11:00 AM, Linda Webb <webbsway at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hello Group,
>
> I purchased a used computer with Ubuntu  already running and was
> unfamiliar with it. At first I was scared to death of it,, but gave it
> a try and now I really like it. The only problem I have is that I
> bought it to run an embroidery machine on it and the embroidery
> machine will not run with Ubuntu! I do not want to get rid of Ubuntu
> and I tried to install Windows with Ubuntu but all it will do is open
> the folders and not let me run anything. I am not very computer savvy,
> being a baby boomer - please, can anybody offer suggestions on how I
> can keep Ubuntu and also use my embroidery machine also?

What make and model is your embroidery machine, and how is it
connected to your computer (USB Cable?).

Chris