Q: How do you run OS9 programs in Lion?
Its my understanding that if I upgrade to Lion my ability to run OS9 programs, such as my $2,000 CAD program, stops. Do you think that it will be possible, or are you aware of any 3rd party software that might get updated that would provide the function of Rosetta so I can run OS9 on a Lion Mac? Would Apple allow a 3rd party company to write a Rosetta type program?
Posted on Jun 7, 2011 2:22 PM
Rosetta does not allow OS 9 software to run on either Snow Leopard or Intel processors.
What it does do is allow for the running of PowerPC code on Intel Macs.
In addition Rosetta was removed entirely with Lion.
If you truly wish to attempt the execution of an OS 9 CAD program on Lion with about the only alternative Sheep Shaver, I would suggest that you ask over on the home page for the vendor
Ask there if anyone has attempted to run your program under Sheep Shaver. Sheep Shaver is an OS 9 emulator but it is extremely difficult to implement and rather picky as to what it will run. You might also ask if Sheep Shaver will be upgraded to run on Lion.
Allan
Posted on Jun 7, 2011 2:39 PM
