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Operating Systems => macOS => Topic started by: hm_murdock on 11 October 2005, 20:12

Title: Classic on x86?
Post by: hm_murdock 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?

Title: Re: Classic on x86?
Post by: WMD 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.

Title: Re: Classic on x86?
Post by: M51DPS 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?

Title: Re: Classic on x86?
Post by: hm_murdock 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.

Title: Re: Classic on x86?
Post by: themacuser 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.

Title: Re: Classic on x86?
Post by: MarathoN 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