Apple Event: May 7th at 7 am PT

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

powerpc

OK, I have had a Mac in the past. Powerbook.

I now have a MacBook Pro.

I want to put the software I used on the Powerbook onto the Macbook Pro - but it says I can't becuase the new system "doesn't support PowerPC applications".

BIIIG BUMMER.

Is there somekind of interface I can use to get around this without upgrading the software??

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.3)

Posted on Mar 26, 2012 3:16 AM

Reply
Question marked as Best reply

Posted on Mar 26, 2012 10:09 AM

Yes. Running Mac OS X Server 10.5 or 10.6 in emulation.


(65114)

4 replies

Apr 4, 2012 1:58 AM in response to Niel

Thanks Niel - this is starting to work for me.


So to be clear...


1. "Emulation" - is that in Parallels or VMWare Fusion? (I'm running VMWare Fusion for Minitabs Stats in Windows already)

2. Mac OS X Server 10.5 or Mac OS X Server 10.6, is that different to "OS X 10.5 or OS X 10.6"?? (my guess is YES, due to the "server"...)


If I get OS X server, run it in VM Ware Fusion, Install my PowerPC supported software, they SHOULD run?!?!


Just to be clear... I'd really appreciate your feedback again!


Thanks


Phill

powerpc

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple ID.