However, the four most important reasons for installing 9.2.x are: The hack works with all of the “PowerSurge” models, including the 7300, 7500, 7600, 8500, 8600, 9500, and 9600. "Classic Mode" is not a fully boot-capable system onto itself... As such it relies heavily on a host Mac OS X 10.4(.11) to work, and its sole purpose in the configuration so intended is to run, older Mac system software, that otherwise would not run on.

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(after not being knocked down) 1. PowerPC Macs came to the end with OS 9.2.2, bundled on their Software Restore CDs, although on the later machines not installed by default, and if you choose to install it, it only supports Classic Mode. Mac OS 9.1 or later installed on your computer and selected in the Mac OS X ... "To run the Classic environment, you must have Mac OS 9.1 or later installed on your computer and selected in the Mac OS X. If you install, it’s a good idea to drag a fresh copy of the OS 9 System Folder to backup media, which will allow you to restore it by simply dragging it back to your hard drive, instead of the tedium of running the software restore CD or DVD. This is NOT TRUE.

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And so did the lapse of Mac hardware ability to start up in pre-X.

Mar 17, 2017 1:35 AM in response to K Shaffer Apple disclaims any and all liability for the acts, omissions and conduct of any third parties in connection with or related to your use of the site. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! You can’t run DVD Studio Pro 1.2.1 or 1.5 without 9.2.2.

Mar 17, 2017 9:41 AM in response to alex7375
That can really tie things up on a single-processor Mac, but on a dual-processor machine, the second processor is free to do all the other work, keeping you productive even when OS 9 has completely taken over the other CPU.

I once went for more than three months on the WallStreet without rebooting. See also. In response to alex7375, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macintosh_Classic.

GUI= Graphical user interface or Desktop mode.

– $159.99. Apple details differences between the download and the CD in Mac OS 9.1: Downloadable Update versus Mac OS 9.1 Disc. The 6500 seems to work as well. When OS X was released people still wanted to run OS 9 applications but the OS's were so different that Apple had to make the Classic … Classic OS really only covers OS 9, please read up on it if you are interested…, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classic_Mac_OS.

To unlock Little Mac in Classic Mode you will need to have beaten classic mode with Mario, Sonic, and Bayonetta. Some of these additional items are available separately at Apple Software Updates or from third-party websites (non-Apple software). Full compatibility with first- and second-generation iPods. More You must install all prerequisite software before installing any update. That is many years before OS 9 & OS X. Mar 19, 2017 2:22 AM in response to alex7375

PS: Glad to see image of this configuration with original box + accessories in another thread. Our old 233 MHz G3 Series WallStreet PowerBook doesn’t get much use any more, but it runs very nicely in Mac OS 9.2.2, and I’m glad have the good, old Classic Mac OS available as a bootable standby even on our G3 iBook and G4-upgraded Pismo PowerBooks, although I very rarely boot into it. Mar 15, 2017 2:33 PM in response to alex7375

1ghz, 2gb.ram, 80gb. Apple provides no support for Mac OS 9/Classic applications on any Intel-based Macs at all or on PowerPC-based Macs running Mac OS X 10.5 "Leopard". Thank you. Also note that upgrading the NuBus motherboard architecture Power Macs (the 6100, 7100, 8100, and related models) to Mac OS 9.1 requires a Mac OS 9.1 Full Install CD, as Apple did not support these oldest Mac OS 9 compatible Macs with its free updaters. Please note that "Classic Mode" indicates a system can run Mac OS 9 applications within the Mac OS X "Classic Environment" provided with Mac OS X 10.4.11 "Tiger" and lower. Mac OS 9.2.2 is fast, responsive, and rock-stable on my old PowerBooks and iBook. EveryMac.com, and the author thereof, shall not be held responsible or liable, under any circumstances, for any damages resulting from the use or inability to use the information within. Little Mac can be unlocked quickly by completing just a few rounds of Classic Mode, but he is unlocked in Mario’s character unlock route in Classic Mode. iMac, Mac OS 9.0.4 full installation CD, in sleeve. (9.1 has 1.2.1). All in all, Classic Mode is an excellent way to use that old Mac software on Macs with more power than ever booted the Classic Mac OS natively. Little Mac (リトル・マック, Ritoru Makku) is the protagonist in the NES classic Punch-Out!!. Every version of Mac OS X through 10.4 Tiger supports the classic environment, which allows you to run Mac OS 9.x within Mac OS X. -- from linked site above. the later hardware, in the later modern operating system. Mac OS 9.1 is the final version that Apple allows to install on anything previous to the Beige G3.

Why would someone want to use Classic mode within MacOS Tiger ? In response to alex7375. Instead of retaining Brawl's 3D version of his original … HD, Mar 13, 2017 2:59 PM in response to alex7375

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What are the main reasons someone would need to use Classic mode in a Mac running OSX tiger ? This reduces the amount of data that must be downloaded at once.

In fact, you may actually get better performance from Classic Mode than booting natively, as the second CPU will handle disk I/O, network I/O, and graphics, letting OS 9 concentrate on other tasks. The name "Little Mac" did not appear until Punch-Out!! You can’t run Final Cut Pro 3 without 9.2.2. Little Mac is supposedly 17 years old, and only 4 feet, 8 inches (5'7" in the Wii version of Punch-Out!!) IMHO, this is no major hardship in most instances, as there are a very few applications that require Mac OS 9.2.2. The Mac OS 9.1 download may only be used to update a computer that has Mac OS 9.0.x installed. Because those model era computers cannot boot to older System9.2.2 & Before, they can only use Classic Mode from within the Tiger 10.4.x system as directed in. Each character now has their own predetermined set of opponents and stages to face in this mode. We want to help maximize the life of your Apple gear. This information should be found on each model’s profile page on LowEndMac.com. Classic is not 'just any OS before OS X', that Mac Classic is probably running Mac OS 6 or Mac OS 7. I thought the iMac PPC and iBook PPC could do the same however it appears not. Dan Knight, publisher. Complete one of the following: 1. When I do, I’m always gratified by the speed and responsiveness compared with OS X, but I do miss the OS X feature set, especially preemptive multitasking, Spotlight, and Spaces. Is it to be able to use old apps in Classic mode ? Got 'em! For complete specs on a particular system, click on the name of the Mac (left column).