Mac OS9

I have Mac OS9 on the mac i just purchased, but i keep seeing things about firmware for 9.1 how can u get 9.1 onto my mac? Also where can i get MacX from? is it free? I am new to this Apple game.
Andy

Each 10.x version of Mac OS X is "major release." So if you want 10.3, you should buy a 10.3 (aka "Panther") package. However, you can get any 10.3.x version of the installer package and update to the latest 10.3.9 with a free download from Apple. But to get to 10.4.x, you have to buy a 10.4 (aka "Tiger") package.
There seem to people selling their 10.3 packages on eBay. Search on "Mac 10.3". You want to get a "retail" or "universal" package, not one that came with a specific Mac.
An important consideration is software compatibility. If your Mac can handle 10.4, you may want to consider it instead of 10.3. Why? Because more and more applications are requiring 10.4.x. When 10.5 (aka "Leopard") is released in October 2007, it is likely that even more new applications will require "Mac OS X 10.4 or later" (one version back). Because of the huge installed base for 10.4, and the fact that many Macs (like your iMac) will not be able to run 10.5, software developers will probably support 10.4 for years to come. On the other hand, 10.3 is already being left behind more and more.
To run 10.4 comfortably, your iMac should have at least 512mb of memory. 256mb will work; that's what G4 Mac mini's had and they came with 10.4. But things may feel really slow because your G3 iMac is a lot slower than a fairly recent G4 Mac mini.
Message was edited by: Kenichi Watanabe

Similar Messages

  • I don't need Mac os9

    I do not need Mac OS9 Classic so can I just erase everything and start fresh with Mac OS 10.3.9? I have the installation discs for that program and that is what system is running now.

    You can just drag the OS 9 system files in a folder called "System Folder" to the Trash & after you empty the trash, it will be gone. You don't have to erase the HD and reinstall 10.3.x. OS 9 doesn take much space on your HD, so may users just leave it even though they rarely/never use it.
    You can do the same (drag to Trash) with any OS 9 applications you have installed.
     Cheers, Tom

  • Java webstart on Mac OS9.2

    Hi I have a java webstart application that uploads files to my website, I now have 2 people that want to upload to my site that are running mac OS9.2.
    They both seem to be having the same problem as that the java application just does not start. They both have Mac OS runtime for Java 2.2.5 installed
    Can someone give me some clues as to what may be going wrong and where to look on a mac as I have never owned one and have no idea.
    Thanks
    Dean

    http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macos/377&vid=381
    From that site:
    Mac OS Runtime for Java (MRJ) is Apple's implementation of the Java Virtual Machine (JVM), based on Sun Microsystems' Java 1.1.8 specificationAlso from that site, there is a version 2.2.6 (fixes some Oracle bug)
    If you need anything other than 1.1.8, your only option is to ditch 9.2 (which is 5+ years old at this stage!) and get OS X

  • Re:  Safari Download for Mac OS9

    Does anyone know if there is a Safari download available for Mac OS9 and if so, where can I find it? I'm currently using IE 5.1 and need an upgrade.
    Thanks.
    E. Krauss
    G3 PowerBook   Mac OS 9.0.x  

    Hi Ellen;
    Safari was only released for OS X 10.2 or newer. If makes use of features that only became available at that level of the operating system. I don't believe anyone has ever even tried to make it avaiable for OS 9.
    Why do you need Safari?
    If you need is great enough, you might have to migrate to OS X.
    Allan

  • INCOMPLETE Mac OS9 uninstall?

    I have thoroughly trashed Mac OS9 as instructed and yet, at startup (on Mac OS 10.4.8), I still have an alert window that says (in French, as I have a French system):
    "The Mac OS9 system folder you have selected presents a problem. Chose another system folder").
    There's a button that says "Open Classic Preferences".
    I have not selected the trashed system naturally...When I click on that button, the window goes away and Mac OS X runs fine.
    How can I fix this so I don't get that annoying alert?

    Hi, Laurent. Did you, by any chance, search your hard drive for all files that had "Classic" in their names, and trash them all? If so, that would have disposed of your Classic.prefpane file, which normally resides in System > Library > PreferencePanes, and will open to the Classic preference window if you double-click it. If that file is gone, obviously you can't do so, nor will you have access to the Classic pane any other way.
    I don't know whether or not it's possible to reinstall just that PreferencePane from your Tiger installer disc using Pacifist, or whether there are also other files you'd have to reinstall in order to make that one usable again — and if so, what they are. The best place to ask those questions would probably be in the Tiger Installation and Setup forum, or perhaps in the much-less-frequented Classic forum.

  • Mac os9 and swing

    I am having problems running a java swing applet on mac os9. I have compiled the applet using jdk 1.3 and it just doesn't work. How do you setup java swing for mac browsers has anyone done this successfully.
    thanks in advance
    Danny

    Welcome to the discussions!
    In order to help with installing Classic, we need a bit more information. There are plenty of documents that explain how to use the Software Restore disks that came with your computer. Unfortunately, there are many possible configurations of the Restore disks which makes it more difficult to pin down a solution. Pay close attention to the number of Restore disks that you have and which version of OS X your computer shipped with. Perhaps this document pertains to your situation: <http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301468>.
    bd

  • Torrent for Mac OS9

    All torrent based on Mac OS X any torrent for Mac OS 9.2.2 ???? iam not talk about software like in window ( BitComet , BitTorrent , Azureus ). i want to download some programme for mac os9 version.

    Hi, savith kumar. Your original post does not tell us clearly what kind of program you are looking for. I suspect this is a language problem, and that English is not your native language. But if you would try again to explain what you are trying to find, perhaps someone will be better able to help you.

  • ClassNotFoundException only on Mac OS9

    I have an applet that's been up and running for a while, and it works for PC users and Mac OSX. However, on OS9 I get this error message when trying to access it from IE:
    java.lang.ClassNotFoundException: com.package.cropImg.CropImage
        at
    com.apple.mrj.JManager.JMAppletClassLoader_IMPL.loadClass(JMAppletClassLoade
    rOld.java)
        at
    com.apple.mrj.JManager.JMAppletClassLoader_IMPL.loadClass(JMAppletClassLoade
    rOld.java)
        at
    com.apple.mrj.JManager.JMAppletClassLoader_ROOT.loadClass(JMAppletClassLoade
    rOld.java)
        at
    com.apple.mrj.JManager.JMAppletViewer_OLD.doLoadCode(JMAppletViewerOld.java)
        at
    com.apple.mrj.JManager.JMAppletViewer_OLD.setState(JMAppletViewerOld.java)
        at com.apple.mrj.JManager.JMViewerEvent.post(JMAppletViewerOld.java)
        at com.apple.mrj.JManager.AVDispatcherThread.run(JMAppletViewerOld.java)Anyone know why this happens? I use a standard <APPLET> tag if the user is Mac (and if it's PC I serve them an <OBJECT> tag). As I said, it works on OSX.
    - bjorn

    Same thing here. Anyone can help? Thanks!
    A.A.
    >
    I have an applet that's been up and running for a
    while, and it works for PC users and Mac OSX. However,
    on OS9 I get this error message when trying to access
    it from IE:
    java.lang.ClassNotFoundException:
    com.package.cropImg.CropImage
    at
    com.apple.mrj.JManager.JMAppletClassLoader_IMPL.loadCla
    s(JMAppletClassLoade
    rOld.java)
    at
    com.apple.mrj.JManager.JMAppletClassLoader_IMPL.loadCla
    s(JMAppletClassLoade
    rOld.java)
    at
    com.apple.mrj.JManager.JMAppletClassLoader_ROOT.loadCla
    s(JMAppletClassLoade
    rOld.java)
    at
    com.apple.mrj.JManager.JMAppletViewer_OLD.doLoadCode(JM
    ppletViewerOld.java)
    at
    com.apple.mrj.JManager.JMAppletViewer_OLD.setState(JMAp
    letViewerOld.java)
    at
    at
    com.apple.mrj.JManager.JMViewerEvent.post(JMAppletView
    rOld.java)
    at
    at
    com.apple.mrj.JManager.AVDispatcherThread.run(JMApplet
    iewerOld.java)Anyone know why this happens? I use a standard
    <APPLET> tag if the user is Mac (and if it's PC I
    serve them an <OBJECT> tag). As I said, it works on
    OSX.
    - bjorn

  • Mac OS9 Classic Install Problems

    Could anyone help me out here. I have a new iMac G4 OS 10.2.8
    Went to install Photoshop - no luck as I need OS9 Classic - got the OS9 install disk - double click on the installer icon - get a message:
    There are no localized Classic-specific resources to update the selected system folder, Power Mac G4 InstalléSystem Folder.
    Donèt know what t do here - any replies would be appreciated.
    JamesT

    You might want to check out this link below - Since I'm unclear as your system set-up, perhaps this will help. It sounds as though what you need to do is just install the 'classic environment' but you are going at it asthough you are trying to actually install OS9.
    http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Mac/10.4/en/mh763.html
    If your drive is partitioned you could use the plain old OS9 install disks on one of your partitions - Until you are ready to bail on OS9 totally I vote for installing the 'classic environment' on your main drive, thus taking full advantage of Apple's unique OS interface.

  • Installing mac os9?

    I cannot get os9 onto my mac. I have the disk, have used the disk, but on installing os9, it keeps telling me that there is nothing to install, yet the disk has os9 written on it. I have done everything it has told me to do, yet I have no classic envioroment. I even have a 9 symbol on the dashboard. Can any body help, its driving me insane!

    Hi, sooty2. Are you trying to install OS 9 from one of the discs that came with your iMac? If so, it ought to work. If you are using any other source disc for the installation, it won't work.
    If you are using the correct source disc, this article should help.

  • Mac OS9 Driver for Sony Handycam DVD-DCR100

    I recently purchased an iMAC and want to start making movies with my Sony Handycam (USB device, no firewire). The apple support team directed me to the Sony support site to get a driver. Sony wanted me to pay for the driver and did not indicate if the driver was for Mac OS or not. I'm stuck. If anyone has any ideas or suggestions, I would appreciate it.

    I purchased a Sony Handycam Camcorder (DCR-SR82) and have a MacBook. I had recorded several videos and was anxious to transfer them on to my computer and then burn DVDs. I opened the camera box to find that the software provided with the Sony Handycam is for PCs only---there is no Mac installation disk. So, I began doing research and with some major help from a Mac genius, was able to get it all ironed out. My mission is to spread the word so that no one feels the need to return their Sony Handycam just because they are Mac owners! The first step is to make sure that the processor on your Mac is Intel, as I believe that is one of the requirements for all of this to work. Second is to buy iLife '08, which is around $80. Next, you can import your videos into iMovie without any difficulty and enjoy all of the editing features that iMovie provides. Once you have imported your movies, you can open iDVD and burn DVDs without difficulty. If you have an external DVD burner, which I do, you need to download one program which is free and is called Patchburn. This program will enable iDVD to recognize an external DVD burner. Then, you are all set to enjoy your Sony Handycam + all of the joy of editing movies with your Mac. Have fun!

  • Digital camera compatibility with MAC OS9.x

    Some of the new digicams claim to be compatible only with versions of OS 10.x. Does this imply that pics cannot be downloaded and read properly in OS9.x, if read from a camera card thru a [compatible] card reader? Assume it means the downloadable software that comes with the digicam is incompatible with OS9.x, but is that really important for downloading from a card reader, working with [Photoshop], printing etc? I know Canon's new digicams, for example, are not OS9.x compatible according to Canon, and I'm sure there are others.
    I hesitate to go the new OS10.4 route as my logitech webcam is only compatible up to 9.2.1 and some versions of 10.2 and 10.3, I believe. Not sure about my Microtech i700 scanner compatibility either. I've still got 8-9GB space avail on my G4 cube, but know photos can sure eat that up fast.
    Jim
    Jim

    James,
    USB card reader (or PCMCIA card adapter for laptop users). Best things I ever, EVER bought.
    Trying to get the pictures off the card whilst in the camera, is slow and eats camera batteries - I can't get all the pictures off a 1Gb or 4Gb card over the USB connection, whilst the card is in the camera, without the batteries running out (so I use PCMCIA for big cards).
    Stick with OS9.2.1 if you want. You can also go fishing for OS9 compatible software on all the camera manufacturers websites, Kodak still supply OS8 & OS9 stuff - of course, the licence agreement says you have to have a Kodak camera to use the stuff. But check all manufacturers.
    When in OS9 I still use their (Kodak) software - 8 years old now - even with my newest cameras (strangely, same with the battery charger, the 8yo Kodak charger is 10x better than the Olympus, Minolta and Nikon efforts I've picked up in that time).
    Let us know if you find anything good.

  • Where can I obtain the Mac os9, I live outside the USA now?

    The powerbook g3 operating system is not available at stores in the locality and I need to know where I can obtain it from, such as free downloads ? Please advise.

    You can purchase Mac OS 9 online from several sites.
    http://www.welovemacs.com/apsyso.html
    http://hardcoremac.stores.yahoo.net/
    http://www.ask.com/web?q=macintosh+os+9&askid=3b8dcdc2-b8b6-4c82-ad0f-04a8badd26 57-0-us_gse&kv=sdb&gc=0&dqi=&qsrc=999&o=4803&l=dir

  • Old FM 5.2(Mac os9) to FM9 (windows7)

    Hi everybody,
    I was working on fm 5.2 with mac os 9, despite the non developping in OS X and hardware problems with my old Mac...
    I decided to make the big jump : Os 9 to windows 7 and FM 5 to FM 9,
    After a big problem to run FM 9 on windows 7 (hours on the phone with adobe support -very good guys!) , reinstalling all the system,
    and installation of suitcase fusion 3, it works finally.
    I have now a problem with framemaker : 
    Fm 9 open the old files, the console mentions the missing fonts but there are still a lot of "?" in the document,
    I can't select those "?", they are at the end of text bloks, i think that's a problem with fonts but when i change the font of the block by a similar one (futura mac by futura windows) the "?" stay at the end, i think it's an old variable that FM 9 doesn't recognize  ...
    Somebody had the same problem ?
    Could someone help me ?
    Is there a special way to open old documents ?
    Many thanks in advance for your answer

    Herchris wrote:
    Is there a special way to open old documents ?
    There is no special way, since opening files has no options or choices. Also with more recent documents there are (or have been) times when it's helpful to open and save them with an in-between version of FM, before opening them in FM9. This has been the case with some FM 7.x documents containing virtual fonts and foreign language encodings, which needed to be saved in FM8 before opening them in FM9 (fixed meanwhile).
    It might be a good idea to open and save the files in FM 7. I still have a Mac version of FM7 running in classic, and also FM 7.2 (Win). If nothing else helps, we could try opening and saving the files with one of these versions, before transferring them to FM9.
    Bernd

  • Is there anyway to run Mac OS9 apps on a intel chip?

    I have a CD ROM which I need to get running on tiger but the machine is an intel chip, are there any ways to solve this problem.

    Sheepshaver works. I have it running on my mac.
    You will need a Mac OS 9.04 (or lower version) install CD to get it working.
    Install and download instructions are here at the bottom of the page:
    http://gwenole.beauchesne.info/en/projects/sheepshaver/help/installation
    PowerBook G4   Mac OS X (10.4.8)   MacBook Pro

Maybe you are looking for