Running classic on Mac OS X Intel Mac

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Running classic on Mac OS X Intel Mac

I have a brand new MacBook, running OS 10.4.9.
I have some older programs that need to be ran through classic.
I know that you can't use classic on Intel systems, and that you need SheepShaver to use it. I need a place to download an old version of Mac OS, one that would allow me to use the classic environment. Of course, I want legal solutions only =P I heard that Mac OS 7.x something was legal for download, but where can I find it, and will it allow me to run classic applications?

Macbook, Mac OS X (10.4.9)

Posted on May 3, 2007 7:54 PM

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Answer 1

Niel

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May 3, 2007 8:21 PM in response to Thinking_Different

Click here for the System 7.5 version 7.53 installer; after it's set up, it can be freely updated to 7.55.

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Answer 2

May 3, 2007 8:36 PM in response to Thinking_Different

I couldn't open any of them. I downloaded everything (following the directions), and after trying to mount the images, got an error.
-_-

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Answer 3

May 4, 2007 12:40 PM in response to Thinking_Different

the .txt file right next to the downloadable files explains the procedure... you put the .smi and .part files in one folder on your 7.5.3-capable Mac's Hard drive and double-click on the .smi to start the installation process.

It won't install on a Mac that cannot run 7.5.3.

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Answer 4

May 5, 2007 8:10 AM in response to Grant Bennet-Alder

Say, an Intel Mac?
I was planning on running it through sheep shaver, but I believe that requires a rom.
Doesn't matter, due to another problem, one with my super drive, I don't plan to instal anything new through cds

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Answer 5

May 9, 2007 6:08 PM in response to Thinking_Different

I rember signing a petition online somewhere to have Apple release OS to the masses for free (since 7.55 is available). Alas, I don't know what ever came of that...

But in regards to your delema, the only way to obtain a classic version that would work is to purchase it. There's a great company here in the bay area called Mac-Pro. And they have a great staff and great prices on a lot of different items. Or there's also the ever classic eBay.

More likely than not, the applications that you have will need at least Mac OS 8.6, but 9.2 is going to be your best bet.

Hope this helps.

PowerMac G5 Mac OS X (10.4.9) 1.8 GHz, 1.5GB RAM, 250GB HD

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