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hm_murdock

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Classic on x86?
« on: 11 October 2005, 20:12 »
I heard about Rosetta for using Classic and Carbon when the issue first came out, but I've not heard anything since. Anybody got the lowdown?
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Re: Classic on x86?
« Reply #1 on: 11 October 2005, 22:40 »
I heard that Rosetta can only run OS X apps (not Classic/OS 9 ones), and only on CPUs with SSE3.
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Re: Classic on x86?
« Reply #2 on: 15 October 2005, 19:03 »
According to Apple, the transition to Mac OS X is complete and has been for a while now. They are going to get rid of classic compatibility at some point, and the switch to Intel processors would be a good reason (too much effort, not people still using classic for it to matter). What apps would you still need?
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Re: Classic on x86?
« Reply #3 on: 15 October 2005, 19:39 »
Darn good point there. Most likely if you really need classic apps at this point, it's because you have something that just won't run on OS X at all, and need full blown 9 for it still.
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Re: Classic on x86?
« Reply #4 on: 17 October 2005, 12:21 »
I have a powerbook 3400 for all the classic stuff, works great. I've hardly touched classic on my PBG4.
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Re: Classic on x86?
« Reply #5 on: 18 October 2005, 03:08 »
Quote from: hm_murdock
Darn good point there. Most likely if you really need classic apps at this point, it's because you have something that just won't run on OS X at all, and need full blown 9 for it still.

Well, I wish I could get a Mac that allows me to install System 7.5 on it, I still have the original CD from 1994. :D
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