I have a Bernina 440 and I still use my old, outdated Editor Lite! I also have Artlink (free from the Bernina Site) downloaded and sometimes use it but it doesn't have any lettering. I would find out before purchasing the embroidery unit which version of software you are getting and then find out if Bernina still supports that version. My Editor Lite is no longer supported and will not run on Windows 8 - so I keep XP loaded on my desktop computer just for embroidery. Also are you aware that you will have to run the software through your computer and download the designs to your sewing machine via a cable. Bernina 430 and 440 do not have usb slots.