Trying to install Classic in OS 10.4.3

Hi,
The CD that came with the lap top is OS 10. I dont have any cds that is older than OS 10. I am unable to run many of the application without the Classic Environment. I am unable to run even small applications or for that matter install any study software from CD's.
I need this urgently coz i have some exams coming up soon. Can somebody please help me how i can resolve this.
The CDs came with the system are OS 10. Its unable to locate the systems folder for classic environment.
Thanks
SVivek

svivek, all X installer sets that ship with any Mac contain either Classic or pure OS 9 installers but it matters which X you have, and for which Mac.
Early versions had separate OS 9 install disks; middle-aged versions incorporated the 9 installers with X, often on Disk 2; later versions have 9 installers for Classic only - not pure bootable OS 9 - often on an Additional Software disk…

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