Can I still use Appleworks 6.2.9 with Mac Mini 2012?

I'm really knowledge starved on the Intel based Macs. I'm currently using a G5 and my husband is on a G4. We are both using Tiger. Would installing Snow Leopard allow us to still use AppleWorks? The only reason I'm looking to purchase a MacMini is because my browser, FireFox or Safair, no longer updates for Tiger usage; I don't want to lose my access to video/youtube. I'm thinking the only way to have the best of both worlds is a KVM Switch between the G5 and a MiniMac.

Is there any reason this would not work?

Are all KVM switches pretty much the same?

I certainly appreciate all the information sent to me. I had to Google Rosetta and still do not know what Parallels are,

If we did upgrade the G5/G4 to Snow Leopard, that might save the lost of video/youtube, but for how long???

Would a purchased copy of Snow Leopard allow me to upgrade both the G5 and G4?

I know I've over loaded with questions, please forgive, but my head is exploding with unknowns.

It's just crazy, our computers are working just fine - it's like the dentist that says, "Your teeth are fine, but your gums have got to go." I would be willing to purchase a Browswers just to keep these Mac work horses alive.

Patt

What can I say,Michael Wasley, the link you passed along has removed the yellow threat on the top of my firefox windows. THANK YOU SO MUCH, I know this won't be the last of the threats, but for now I'm a very happy camper. I will also thank Klaus1 for this terrific workaround.

Patt

Yes, MlchaelLAX, the KVM switch allow one to use one monitor, one keyboard, and one mouse between two computers. It has been so long that I'm not sure how to find the MODELS to the G4 and G5. Unless you mean what makes the Mac tick. The G5 is a dual 2GHz PowerPC, with 2 GB DDR SDRAM. The G4 is a bit slower, will look tomorrow.

I want/need a newer Mac model because unlike the days before OS X, all software was included as the newer OS were added, not so today. I'm still using Tiger because I still use a couple programs from the old days. When I eventually purchase a new model, I will have to buy all new software. That's find if one has plenty of money and wants to learn everything from scratch, but I'm hanging on as long as I can.

I tried TenFourFox, but it didn't allow video, of course since I tried Michael's suggestion, the video might not be an issue. So far, every thing works the way it should.

I have a lot of faith in Mac users, their loyalties to Apple is what kept Apple floating when many thought it would sink. These folks are survivors; I only wish the apple people on the top appreciated that loyalty today, but I guess things are too good.

Thanks to all for you kindness. Tomorrow I will show my husband how to remove his yellow threat on his G4. If anyone can answer any other questions, please know I will keep viewing this post.

Patt

HA! no kidding! That would allow me to copy from an AppleWorks document and email it to myself with very little effort.

It just so happens that I use two monitors at present...hated to not be able to use both monitors with the MacMin and KVM switch, or so this is my understanding, do you understand this otherwise?

I've also wondered about the necessity to buy the "newest" MacMin. It seems that each year the MM comes out, there are at least 2 verities. But I don't know enough about MacMins to make a wise choice. I would be very interested in your advice.

MacMin Main interest: I would use the MinMac for editing video for DVD use and streaming video to my HDTV. I'm not a game player nor is speed a high priority as long as I can work with Adobe Premiere Pro and streaming.

Thanks so much, I'm gaining hope.

Patt