Can an SGI IRIS compiled program run on windows XP via emulation or a free OS installed on Microsoft virtual PC ?

John2005

Hi everyone,

I would like to ask if anyone could please help me with the following
problem.

I want to use a free program that seems to be compiled for an SGI IRIS
OS. The source files are available here...



Is there a free OS that I can install on Microsoft Virtual PC so that
I can use this program on a XP host machine? Alternatively, is there
any type of software emulator I can install that would allow me to use
this program on a windows XP machine ? Is it difficult or even
possible to compile the source to run on windows XP or a UNIX based OS
that I can install on Microsoft virtual PC ?

I also have the Solaris 10 OS that I could install on Virtual PC if
that would work.

I would appreciate any suggestions or advice.

Thanks
John