You must be still on a G5/g4 (ppc) mac.
Under intel mac, Trade-Ideas runs inside Crossover. VERY well I might add. Though window linking doesnt work.
Or.
I've been using Parallels in Coherence Mode To run my software. (Meaning I dont have to suffer looking at a windows desktop.)
Otherwise a FAST G5 (dual 2.0 or higher) with Virtual PC 7.0 is functional enough to run this type of software (no intensive graphics, just lots of calculations)
BTW I run a MacBook 1.83GHz/2GB Ram w/ 19" Widescreen LCD for my trading and analysis.
I can give you tons of suggestions. I refuse to have a PC in my office. (nothing personal and no fights please.)