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I Need to Run a Classic App
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Podolsky
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Apr 18, 2008 , 10:01 AM
 
I have an old OS9 native application that I need to demo for someone. Unfortunately, I don't have any machines that run OS9 or a version of OSX that still supports Classic. What are my options?

I really appreciated the advice.
     
64stang06
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Apr 18, 2008 , 12:00 PM
 
If it's an Intel Mac, you can use Sheep Shaver but I hear it works like crap.
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Big Mac
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Apr 18, 2008 , 02:17 PM
 
Reinstall Tiger on some drive or volume. I still have a Tiger volume on my G5's backup drive.

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Podolsky
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Apr 18, 2008 , 03:13 PM
 
Originally Posted by Big Mac View Post
Reinstall Tiger on some drive or volume. I still have a Tiger volume on my G5's backup drive.
I can do that. Will the Classic in tiger run on Intel-based Macs?
     
MacosNerd
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Apr 18, 2008 , 03:33 PM
 
Originally Posted by Podolsky View Post
I can do that. Will the Classic in tiger run on Intel-based Macs?
Generally yes, but that doesn't mean you can run classic on an intel Mac
     
Podolsky
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Apr 18, 2008 , 09:51 PM
 
Originally Posted by MacosNerd View Post
Generally yes, but that doesn't mean you can run classic on an intel Mac
That sounds like a no - but does anyone know for sure whether you can run Classic on an Intel Mac?
     
CharlesS
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Apr 18, 2008 , 10:05 PM
 
You can't run Classic on an Intel Mac.

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ibook_steve
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Apr 18, 2008 , 10:45 PM
 
May I ask what app you need to demo to somebody (and why somebody wants a demo of an at least 7 or 8 year old app)? There must be a modern equivalent.

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MacosNerd
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Apr 19, 2008 , 06:18 AM
 
Originally Posted by Podolsky View Post
That sounds like a no - but does anyone know for sure whether you can run Classic on an Intel Mac?
You'd be correct in understanding my post. Intel Macs cannot and will not run the classic environment period. There is something call sheepshaver that allows you, but its pretty buggy and a little difficult to get up and running.
     
   
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