Load and run OS 9.2 on iMac Intel Core Duo?

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Load and run OS 9.2 on iMac Intel Core Duo?

Is it possible to load OS 9.2 onto my new iMac with 10.4.5 in order to run applications which don't run in 10.4.5? I have a few work related app's which I must have working and if this is a big problem I might return this machine!
The message I get when I try to run the "older" applications is that they are "not supported by this computer"!
Nothing is ever easy!

iMac G4 20" screen Intel Core Duo, Mac OS X (10.4.5)

Posted on Mar 31, 2006 5:06 PM

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Answer 1

Dr. Smoke

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Mar 31, 2006 5:30 PM in response to nlcrysler

Hi, nlcrysler. Welcome to the Discussions.

Unfortunately, you're out of luck: Mac OS 9 will not run on Intel-based Macs. Accordingly, Classic mode is also not an option on Intel-based Macs, since Classic under Tiger has Mac OS 9.2.2 as a pre-requisite.

With Intel-based Macs, Apple is finally achieving a goal they'd set years ago: the complete sunset of Mac OS 9.

Good luck!

😉 Dr. Smoke
Author: Troubleshooting Mac® OS X

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sig

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Mar 31, 2006 5:31 PM in response to nlcrysler

No. Your Mac will not run on an OS older than the one it came with. In addition the new iMacs and MacPro's do not run in Classic mode.

Whew, Dr. Smoke, got me by a minute.

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nlcrysler Author

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Mar 31, 2006 6:47 PM in response to Dr. Smoke

Thanks, I think!?! That's what I was worried about.
I'll have to rethink this purchase, maybe.
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nlcrysler Author

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Mar 31, 2006 6:49 PM in response to sig

Thanks for your quick response.
Now, I'm not sure if this machine is the way I should go!?!

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Answer 5

Dr. Smoke

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Mar 31, 2006 7:37 PM in response to nlcrysler

You're most welcome. Glad to help.

You wrote:

"I have a few work related app's which I must have working and if this is a big problem I might return this machine!"

You might want to see if there are native Mac OS X versions of the specific apps and weigh the cost of upgrading those against returning the computer for one still capable of running Classic: an iBook, PowerBook, or Power Mac G5. Note that none of those will startup in Mac OS 9, but they will run Mac OS 9 in Classic mode.

Good luck!

😉 Dr. Smoke
Author: Troubleshooting Mac® OS X

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