Old PPC games on macbook?
I want to play monkey island so bad and found that it is offered as freeware. Actually the original as well as the second one. I want to play them. Bad. However, the binary whatever is in PPC. It won't load and says this application isn't supported for this system. That *****. Is there any work around to this? Some tool that will convert...though I doubt that is possible, but perhaps a virtual emulator that will allow it to play or something. I love macs, and I have learned that windows ***** a lot...but at least when windows is working I can play an old 95 game, like monkey island, on XP. I don't know or care about Vista.
BTW, sheepshaver isn't that difficult to get running, but you don't need it for many applications. If you're curious, check here for instructions:
http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?story=20060509180914879&lsrc=osxh
http://www.uneasysilence.com/archive/2006/08/7352/
SheepShaver runs most applications acceptibly well; 20% of native speed on a 2Ghz processor is still faster than OS 9 on a 133 Mhz processor, after all.
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I recently (Jan 2012) acquired a MacBook Pro (MBP) running 10.7.4 and an AirPort Express. I also have an old PPC G4 tower (Digital Audio model) running 10.4.11. The OS software on both machines is totally up to date. AirPort Utility on the G4 is 5.4.2 and on 6.0 on the MBP. I bought a used AirPort card for the G4, I believe it is 802.11b compatible, and the wireless data rate is specified at 11 Mbps. Being a newbie to wireless, it took me many days to get these two machines to link up. This network is not connected to the internet, and there no other networks in the vicinity.
My last problem to solve is the very slow file transfer speeds between the two machines. The transfer time seems to vary depending on which machine I use to initiate the transfer, and which direction the transfer is going. For example: If I initiate the transfer from the G4 and send a 5.4MB file to the MBP it takes 1:32 (min:sec), while the same file going from the MBP to the G4 takes 27 seconds. On the other hand if the transfer is initiated on the MBP, going from the MBP to the G4 takes 2:56, while going from the G4 to the MBP takes 1:59. I realize that these times are not actual wireless transfer times but includes the entire transfer process.
Both machines and the AirPort Express are within a 4-foot radius. Both machines are set to radio channel 2. The AirPort Express is set for 802.11n(802.11b/g compatible) with WPA/WPA2 Personal wireless security.
Any help would be appreciated.
CEU2BDAqua,
Thanks for the response.
Apple has used the term "Digital Audio" to identify this machine. System Profiler has the following information:
Machine Name: Power Mac G4
Machine Model: PowerMac3,5
CPU Type: PowerPC G4 (2.1)
Number Of CPUs: 1
CPU Speed: 800 MHz
L2 Cache (per CPU): 256 KB
Memory: 768 MB
Bus Speed: 133 MHz
Boot ROM Version: 4.3.3f2
Serial Number: XBxxxxxMK9
Sales Order Number:
Yes, I could connect them by ethernet if all I wanted to do was transfer files, but I would like to network them so I could use wireless internet. The machines are not always so close together, I did that to simplify the testing. With the very slow transfer speeds I am reluctant to move ahead with the internet step.
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I've just found a box with some of my favourite old Mac games in that I used with my old Lime iMac. Titles such as FA/18 Hornet, Command and Conquer and Railroad Tycoon amongst others. I also have some education disks that are invaluable resources. I've tried loading them onto my MacBook Pro and it says each title cannot be loaded as it's not supported on this computer. How can this be? Surely these titles are back compatible? Is there anything I can do to load them on and use them or are they now useless? Thanks in advance!
Rosetta is the built-in translator for OS X PPC apps. It works with many, but not all, apps:
http://www.macintouch.com/imacintel/rosettacompat.html
However, it does not work with OS 9 apps (which PPC Macs running OS X could run in the Classic environment). To run those on an Intel Mac, you can try SheepSaver:
http://gwenole.beauchesne.info/projects/sheepshaver/
That's a bit involved, as it requires you to have OS 9.0.4 or earlier install discs, and you need to have access to a PowerPC Mac to extract the bootROM from it.
Frankly, you are probably better off 1) finding new games to play and contacting the vendor(s) of the educational/medical materials to see if they have an updated version or 2) getting an old Mac to run those on.
~I've got a PowerMac 6500/225 sitting in my basement, 2 GB HDD, built in Zip drive (remember those?), still runs great!~
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I still use my macbook from late 2007.
Processor 2.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Memory 2.5 GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM
Graphics Intel GMA X3100 144 MB
Software Mac OS X Lion 10.7.5 (11G63)
I know the graphics on these machines suck. I just want some good multiplayer games for when i'm not home. I already play warcraft III on it and I love it. I don't care how old the game is. Are there any old school multiplayer games I could try and run?Wow that looks like a cool site. I'll give it a try. The only thing is i'm not familiar enough with older graphics cards to decide if any of those games are worth buying. I'd have no idea how they'd run on my macbook considering it struggles to run dwarf fortress and warcraft III sometimes.
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How do I transfer my iTunes library from my old computer to my MacBook Pro?
How do I transfer my iTunes library from my old computer to my MacBook Pro?
Just copy the entire Music folder from the old Mac to the new Mac, then click on the folder and Get Info and change the permisisons and click the spoke to "apply to enclosed items"
Ideally it's best to use the same user name on the new machine, this way all your iTunes playlists work and there is no need to change permissions.
You can create the same named user by creating another account in System Preferences >accounts
If the old computer is a PC then just copy the old Music folder to the Mac onto the desktop, then use iTunes to import the music files.
If the old comptuer is dead, then you can extract the hard drive(if it's still working) and use a IDE/SATA to USB adapter cable to access the internal drive.
Mac's should be able to read NTFS format of PC's, just not write to it. But if it's not working there is software to install to allow the Mac to read that NTFS drive format, just search online. -
I have chosen to fil migrate from old ibook to new MacBook Pro using Time Machine after establishing admin account. I now have two admin. accounts and wish to delete the later one and transfer files manually. I am worried I will loose both accounts. ??
Use the Office for Mac and ignore using Parallels for that. If you have PC only apps you have to run that are MS Windows only then consider Parallels. Just transfer your main PC, using Migration Assistant. If you don't know how then simply read over Pondini's article called Lion or Mountain Lion Setup Assistant tips and look for the section on migrating from a PC. Millions have done what you are about to, it's far from leading edge these days, if you go to an Apple Store to purchase they will offer this as a service, something you might be interested in.
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How do I move all files from an old PPC to a new Mac Mini?
How do I move all files from an old PPC to a new Mac Mini?
The new mini has a Firewire 800 port. Likely the PPC version only has Firewire 400. The OP will need a converter cable which is why I was asking first about what hardware is available and how much is being copied.
Probably go with using the external hard drive if you decide all you want are data files.
If you want to migrate:
Kappy: A Basic Guide for Migrating to Intel-Macs - http://discussions.apple.com/message/10257343
Mac OS X 10.3, 10.4: Transferring data with Setup Assistant / Migration Assistant FAQ - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1554
Setting-up a new Mac from an old one or its Backups - http://web.me.com/pondini/AppleTips/Setup.html -
I have a very old (by computer standards) MacBook Pro, and a newer one. I've been using the old one mostly for iTunes, into which I have only CD entries. For a long time, years, the old MacBook pro ceased entering the song titles. This is very time consuming for me, so I finally investigated a bit further.
I discovered how to enter the track titles onto my newer MacBook Pro, and was so pleased! But when I tried to do the same with the other laptop, it failed.
What I did, basically, was what the Apple Help suggested--choose iTunes General Preferences, etc.etc. And yes, I did upgrade the old laptop to the newest iTunes version.
Am I just wasting my time here? Is there some reason why an older Mac Pro will not do what the newer one will, with regard to iTunes?
My older laptop is a 2.6 GHz Core Duo; it has 36 GB of "memory available." The newer one a 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7. It has 284 GB of memory available.
Both are using the same version of Snow Leopard--10.6.8.I have a very old (by computer standards) MacBook Pro, and a newer one. I've been using the old one mostly for iTunes, into which I have only CD entries. For a long time, years, the old MacBook pro ceased entering the song titles. This is very time consuming for me, so I finally investigated a bit further.
I discovered how to enter the track titles onto my newer MacBook Pro, and was so pleased! But when I tried to do the same with the other laptop, it failed.
What I did, basically, was what the Apple Help suggested--choose iTunes General Preferences, etc.etc. And yes, I did upgrade the old laptop to the newest iTunes version.
Am I just wasting my time here? Is there some reason why an older Mac Pro will not do what the newer one will, with regard to iTunes?
My older laptop is a 2.6 GHz Core Duo; it has 36 GB of "memory available." The newer one a 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7. It has 284 GB of memory available.
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How to migrate Mail & Contacts from backup disk of old PPC iMac (10.3.9) to new iMac (10.8.1)?
How to migrate Mail & Contacts from backup disk of old PPC iMac (10.3.9) to new iMac (10.8.1)?
The Firewire disk is connected and have been able to copy across document folders etc, but Migration Assistant doesn't find the disk so that method no good. Any help appreciated.Thanks, that looks very comprehensive. Wish I'd seen it before completing Set-Up Assistant initially! Will follow his instructions and report back.
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Hello everyone. As a new Mac user, I would really like to know the easiest way to move my music files from my old PC to my MacBook? Do I move only the files, the entire iTunes and how? I have a lot of music so it is not a solution with iPod/iPhone.
Your best option is to post this in the iTunes forum.
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I'm a long time PC user and just bought a 64 bit iMac and want to use BootCamp to play old PC games. Can I install Win XP or if it needs Win 7 can it be a 32 bit version, and how do I do it?
Once you get windoze up an running on your new iMac, see these:
Switching from Windows to Mac OS X,
Basic Tutorials on using a Mac,
Mac OS X keyboard shortcuts,
Anatomy of a Mac,
MacTips,
Switching to Mac Superguide, and
Switching to the Mac: The Missing Manual, Mountain Lion Edition.
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Quick Assist,
Welcome to the Switch To A Mac Guides,
Take Control E-books, and
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I copied itunes from old pc onto new macbook pro and now itunes recognises iphone but I have to sync entire library and lose all apps etc. The sync playlists etc is greyed out. what can I do?
As this is asked daily I will just show you how to search.
http://www.google.com/search?source=ig&hl=en&rlz=&q=site%3Adiscussions.apple.com +iphone+new+computer&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=
or
http://www.google.com/search?source=ig&hl=en&rlz=&q=site%3Adiscussions.apple.com +iphone+new+computer&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=#sclient=psy&hl=en&newwindow=1&safe=off&s ource=hp&q=site:support.apple.com+iphone+new+computer&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&pbx=1&b av=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&fp=668845393480168f -
I need help identifying an old Macintosh game: it was a painting game where you rode a roller coaster to an art museum and you got to pick what kind of art work you were going to make. It was animated, 2D i believe. This was the early 90's and I've been trying to hunt it down. I think there was some kind of animal in it, a giraffe maybe?
Could you be thinking of Microsoft Home's "Fine Artist" for Macintosh, as shown in this Amazon.com listing? This program was bundled with the Performa series of Macs during the mid-90s.
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Just a quick question. I wanted to know if it would be possible to play an old Mac game on a newer OS. Found a game on Amazon that I want to buy, but it was released in 2002. I'm not gonna shell out if I can't play it on Leopard...
I know that on Windows it is possible to play old games, but I just wanted to know if it's possible on Mac too? Any advice would be appreciated...thanks in advance!If it's a game that runs under Mac OS X, maybe. Intel Macs can run most programs written for PowerPC Mac OS X using the built-in Rosetta translator, but they all don't work. If it's a 3D-type game that accesses the graphics hardware directly, there's a good chance it will not work.
If it's a game that runs under Mac OS 9 (which is possible for 2002 game), it won't work.
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Soundcard settings for old DOS games??? I have an Audig
I have a Soundblaster Audigy 2 card in my computer, and I want to play some old DOS games. I'm wondering what settings I need to use with it to play these games. I remember how it was back then with the games, but now that things have changed, I am completely lost how to configure my card to play in a fashion that works back then. I have a variation of DOSBox, but I want to try running a game just through normal windows dos.
Anyway
Port:
IRQ:
DMA:
I'm not sure what to set these. Along with the actual Soundblaster to pick. SB 6, Soundblaster, Soundblaster Pro?I'm not sure if Audigy 2 has Sound Blaster 6 emulation, but Windows XP (assuming you have it) has Sound Blaster 2.0 emulation.
Port 220
IRQ 5 or 7 (I forget which one as it's been ages since I used Windows XP to play DOS games)
DMA
If you have Vista you'll need VDMsound or Dosbox.
If the game has General MIDI (MPU-40), you should pick that instead of Sound Blaster for music.
Message Edited by Adam_P on 08-06-2008 07:52 PM
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