Run MacOS classic 9.2

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Run MacOS classic 9.2

Hello everybody!

I used to use System software 1-7 and macOS 8 and 9 back in the day and I want to run it on my intel based Mac that’s running Mojave. However, I read on another thread that the classic environment isn’t supported on intel macs.

So I heard of this thing called sheepshaver but it didn’t work and I couldn't get a proper emulator. Any suggestions for a proper emulator or a driver or something to be able to run macOS 9.2 on my Mac?

thanks,

Jack

MacBook Pro with Retina display, macOS Mojave (10.14)

Posted on Nov 3, 2018 6:29 AM

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Limnos

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Nov 3, 2018 4:31 PM in response to jacksunders

I think unless you are a real geek and can make Sheepshaver work you may be better off trying to find an old Mac that still works. All you have to do is go back to G4/G5 days and find something that will still run (and has installed) Tiger OSX and also has Classic installed. It wouldn't surprise me if the Sheepshaver people hadn't yet solved issues with Mojave, if they ever can. You are really working against Apple's system here of only run the latest and greatest and you are close to 13 years since any kind of support for Classic was dropped by Apple.

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a brody

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Nov 5, 2018 7:48 AM in response to jacksunders

Sheepshaver might get you up to 9.0.4. But you need to own a Mac that old to make it run. http://www.lowendmac.com offers numerous resources for finding such Macs. My FAQ* also outlines various Macs and their compatibility with Mac OS 9:

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

* links to my pages may give me compensation.

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jacksunders Author

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Nov 7, 2018 7:35 AM in response to a brody

Hey, i somehow made sheepshaver work. it was a pain in the butt however i works perfect.

I'll mark your post as the solution. Thanks!

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jacksunders Author

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Nov 5, 2018 7:51 AM in response to Limnos

yeah i know apple dropped support but you see, cause there are many experts around here so I thought i'd get some useful advice. And if you think I'm working against the system here you don't have to even reply to my question you know. Besides, Mojave isn't the greatest.

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jacksunders Author

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Nov 5, 2018 3:29 PM in response to jacksunders

Well, I tried sheepshaver again but it still didn't work. I also don't want to spend buying an older mac for 100 bucks, unless thats the only option. I really regret giving away my iMac 8 years ago.😟

Any other suggestions?

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jacksunders Author

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Nov 5, 2018 7:53 AM in response to a brody

Ok. ill check it out and let you know.

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