Mac os 9 CD (french) for powerbook

Hi.
I would like to know if i can order a os 9 CD in french for my powerbook g4 12 inches.
There was no os 9 CD include with the computer, and I really need it to run my old bill software.
Can we order it at Apple Store? I can't find it.
Thanks.
Jielle

Hi, jielle. The reason no OS 9 CD was included with your Powerbook is that it would be completely useless to you. An OS 9 installer disk will only work on a computer that can start up in OS 9. Yours can't. However, one of the Install or Restore disks that was shipped with your Powerbook contains an OS 9 installer that will provide for Classic operation within OS X. (You'll have to figure out which one.) If your bill software is compatible with Classic mode, running that installer will enable you to use it. If the software can't run in Classic mode, you won't be able to use it at all on the Powerbook.

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