I need to buy an older version mac to run OS9

Question

I need to buy an older version mac to run OS9 for a program,
What would be a good option?
Thanks

Answer 1

Perhaps the PowerBook G4 (1GHz or 867MHz) model portable Mac, which appears
to have similar OS 9.2 and OS X 10 support as some Quicksilver towers, to a degree.
M8858LL/A (867 MHz) or M8859LL/A (1.0 GHz) later: Mac OS X 10.2.3 and Mac OS 9.2.2
The towers are superior; upgradeable in hard drives, optical drives, RAM & Graphics.
These can do more, and with separate hard drives, they can support several OSs.
OS X 10.5.8 and Before, and Classic with OS X 10.4.11; and boot OS 9.2.2 with the
original install software shipped with the computer.
For comparing specifications and update information, see http://everymac.com and/or
get information (download database) from http://mactracker.ca and there was some
information in Apple Support hardware specifications for older computer models.
Some resellers specialize in vintage computers and a few better companies repair
them for a living; so they can offer a limited guaranty and offer better goods. I've
heard good reports on http://wegenermedia.com about their service & inventory; as
an authorized service agent, they also can repair newer hardware under warranty.
{However, be sure the computer you want has the correct original software discs
included with the sale, if you hope to run OS9.2.2 and OS X 10.2 or later, in it.
The software is very hard to find separately, and many sellers do not include it.}
Maybe a portable Mac can be located to perform the tasks you need, but the ideal
could be a tower computer; for overall value of cost vs. benefit, by the numbers...
But that may be a personal call, and not necessarily objective.
Good luck & happy computing!
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