mac os 9 emulator

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mac os 9 emulator

hello,

I have an ibook g4 with mac os 10.4. Is there an emulator that can run mac os 9 on my ibook? I like classic but I want to see the old os 9 desktop and such.
Thanks,

TheMacGuy 12

iBook G4 12" 768MB, Mac OS X (10.4.6)

Posted on Jun 6, 2006 12:23 PM

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Answer 1

a brody

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Jun 6, 2006 1:09 PM in response to The Mac Guy 12

There are programs to make Mac OS X look and behave more like Mac OS 9, as my FAQ explains:

http://www.macmaps.com/macosxnative.html#LOOKALIKE

Earlier in my FAQ, I explain which Macs can boot Mac OS 9, and can't. If it is that important to you, you may want to get an older Mac.

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Answer 2

Jun 6, 2006 1:41 PM in response to The Mac Guy 12

ok. is there any way to see the desktop in classic? When I start up classic i see the "happy mac" and mac os 9.2 starting up IN A WINDOW! can i keep that window up, is there a hack? thx

TheMacGuy 12

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Answer 3

Jun 6, 2006 1:46 PM in response to The Mac Guy 12

vMac is ggod choice. it is an emulator for MacPlus. it can handle system 6.0.7 perfectly and 7.1 i think. But as MacPlus had a B&W display, it is lack of color.
ROM is a problem. You can capture your own ROM if you own a MacPlus. You can also find it from internet but do not forget. But I think It is NOT legal.

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Answer 4

PatMan

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Jun 6, 2006 12:28 PM in response to The Mac Guy 12

None of the emulators out there work well and most require a ROM which may or may not be legal. I would strongly suggest you stick with classic.

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Answer 5

a brody

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Jun 6, 2006 1:51 PM in response to The Mac Guy 12

No method for keeping that window up. That's just the way it was designed.

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