Classic Apps in Intel mac

is there a way to run/convert classic applications to run on an Intel mac legally?
or an easy way to convert freeware PPC apps into universal binaries? (preferably the latter).
iMac intel core duo   Mac OS X (10.4.8)  

Hi Dreamr;
I think now that you have stated that you are interested in Glider Pro, I don't see much hope for you getting it to work on Intel Mac. If it did it would probably be extremely slow. I think your best bet is to find a universal version of Glider Pro.
Allan

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