Both the Classic and the LC series use 1.44MB drives.
OS X can write NDIF images through DC or DU. $ dd will work with NDIF or DC 4.2 images.
As far as Systems go, 6.0.8, 7.0.1 and 7.5.3 are available from Apple's download page. Any other version requires a different source, either from floppy disks or CD-ROM media, depending on the System version. Owing to forum rules we can't provide any sources to other system versions other than places like LEM Swap or eBay.
The Classic should do well with a dual-boot of 6.0.8L and 7.0.1 or 7.1 Pro. The LC should work fine with 7.5.5 or 7.6.1.
The real problem with Apple's distribution of 7.5.3 on the old software download page is that none of the disks are bootable. Instead, it's a .smi install image that is distributed in segmented parts -- and it is not bootable; and requires a previous install of System 7.0, 7.1, or 7.5 for it to work, depending on the platform. A better idea is either a CD or another source like the excellent Legacy Recovery Disk.
All this and more is covered in the link in my signature. For example, the LC580 according to everymac has an IDE bus. This calls for a Platinum Deluxe upgrade.
OS X can write NDIF images through DC or DU. $ dd will work with NDIF or DC 4.2 images.
As far as Systems go, 6.0.8, 7.0.1 and 7.5.3 are available from Apple's download page. Any other version requires a different source, either from floppy disks or CD-ROM media, depending on the System version. Owing to forum rules we can't provide any sources to other system versions other than places like LEM Swap or eBay.
The Classic should do well with a dual-boot of 6.0.8L and 7.0.1 or 7.1 Pro. The LC should work fine with 7.5.5 or 7.6.1.
The real problem with Apple's distribution of 7.5.3 on the old software download page is that none of the disks are bootable. Instead, it's a .smi install image that is distributed in segmented parts -- and it is not bootable; and requires a previous install of System 7.0, 7.1, or 7.5 for it to work, depending on the platform. A better idea is either a CD or another source like the excellent Legacy Recovery Disk.
All this and more is covered in the link in my signature. For example, the LC580 according to everymac has an IDE bus. This calls for a Platinum Deluxe upgrade.