Yes, 10.04 LTS and it is fine.
If you really need to run windows apps try and see how they will run under WINE. Install the latest version if you don't have it.
Code:
#sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ubuntu-wine/ppa
#sudo apt-get update
#sudo apt-get install wine1.3
or use Synaptic if you need a GUI
Don't forget to set the permissions in the windows installers or programs to executable