Classic - Running Classic programs on a new macbook

Owen. · Owen. #1 (**permalink**)

09-06-2008, 04:02 PM

I need to find a way to run Classic programs on my Mac OS X, I've heard that I need to get an OS 9 ROM or something? Where can I get one of these?

louishen · louishen #2 (**permalink**)

09-06-2008, 04:18 PM

You need to do 2 things

Buy a copy of OS 9 9.2

Use SheepShaver to run classic apps on an Intel mac

Owen. · Owen. #3 (**permalink**)

09-06-2008, 06:00 PM

That doesn't explain what I have to do.... How do I work sheepshaver?

Mac_Biodiesel · Mac_Biodiesel #4 (**permalink**)

10-15-2008, 02:22 PM

Hooboy, this won't be easy.

First, what Mac (intel or not?) are you using? Which OS X version are you using?

SheepShaver only emulates versions up to MacOS 9.0.4.

Getting SheepShaver to work correctly will probably take a lot of patience and effort on your part, so be prepared.

You'll need:
-a CD that has a disk image of MacOS 9.0.4 or earlier (preferable NOT a disk that was shipped with an iMac, as it contains hardware-specific system files in it that will cause problems).
-a ROM image
-SheepShaver 2.3 (free download)

I've gotten it to work on my MBP for the most part, but I'm having sound issues that I'm trying to correct. This stems from using an iMac system disk.

See this thread for all the details:
http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/win...tware-osx.html

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Owen. #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 06, 2008 Posts: 2	09-06-2008, 04:02 PM I need to find a way to run Classic programs on my Mac OS X, I've heard that I need to get an OS 9 ROM or something? Where can I get one of these?
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louishen #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 22, 2007 Location: London Posts: 8,652 Mac Specs: Mac Mini Core i7 2012 \| White 2009 MacBook 2 Ghz \| 733 Mhz G4 Quicksilver	09-06-2008, 04:18 PM You need to do 2 things Buy a copy of OS 9 9.2 Use SheepShaver to run classic apps on an Intel mac
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Mac_Biodiesel #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 06, 2007 Posts: 36 Mac Specs: 15" MBP, 2.4GHz Core2Duo, 4GB RAM, 200GB 7200 RPM, OS 10.5	10-15-2008, 02:22 PM Hooboy, this won't be easy. First, what Mac (intel or not?) are you using? Which OS X version are you using? SheepShaver only emulates versions up to MacOS 9.0.4. Getting SheepShaver to work correctly will probably take a lot of patience and effort on your part, so be prepared. You'll need: -a CD that has a disk image of MacOS 9.0.4 or earlier (preferable NOT a disk that was shipped with an iMac, as it contains hardware-specific system files in it that will cause problems). -a ROM image -SheepShaver 2.3 (free download) I've gotten it to work on my MBP for the most part, but I'm having sound issues that I'm trying to correct. This stems from using an iMac system disk. See this thread for all the details: http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/win...tware-osx.html
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