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Hey, remember me? I decided to compile more builds of Mini vMac again. As I assume the 68kMLA still disapproves of ROMs being posted, those have been omitted fr…
· 11 posts · started 9 Oct 2011 - 02:44 · last 4 Apr 2012 - 07:04
Is there any way to play youtube videos on Mac OS 9? I know that flash will not work and I have not been able to use mobile youtube with QT 6(It works well with…
· 3 posts · started 28 Jan 2012 - 11:20 · last 29 Feb 2012 - 17:01
Ok, I know it's been a while since I have done anything with OS 9 but for some reason, any copy of 9.1 update, or any update for that matter that I download, I …
· 1 posts · started 26 Feb 2012 - 18:31 · last 26 Feb 2012 - 18:31
Got back from vacation this past weekend and was able to give Mountain Lion a whirl. Really just good news to report so far. Nothing concerning Classic Macs see…
· 1 posts · started 20 Feb 2012 - 17:51 · last 20 Feb 2012 - 17:51
I was noticing that all the OS 9 bootable MDD have the solder pads for the components for Firewire 800. I'm wondering if anyone has tried adding the parts?
· 1 posts · started 6 Feb 2012 - 08:48 · last 6 Feb 2012 - 08:48
Hi all, Tonight I've just made a dumb thing: killing the perfectly good OS 9 installed on my PM G4 Quicksilver 2002. Long story short: I've replaced its entire …
· 10 posts · started 10 Dec 2011 - 21:32 · last 16 Dec 2011 - 04:13
As posted to macos9: Classilla 9.2.3 is released, after a long (and partially unexpected) hiatus.Like 9.2.2, this is a bugfix release, but there are several imp…
· 12 posts · started 12 Oct 2011 - 03:57 · last 7 Dec 2011 - 21:06
Alright, finally got them set up next to each other. The bookends of the 17" iMac line. On the left is the July 2002 iMac G4 - 17". Running Mac OS 9.2.2, browsi…
· 3 posts · started 1 Dec 2011 - 06:16 · last 1 Dec 2011 - 19:25
Has anyone tried using Mac OS X printer sharing with classic Macs? I created a new LaserWriter 8 printer with LPR and my MacBook's IP address and the printer's …
· 1 posts · started 26 Sep 2011 - 12:00 · last 26 Sep 2011 - 12:00
I have a Tangerine iBook that I want to setup for my daughter. Besides games (I have lots of those), what software exists to make the OS more kid friendly. I am…
· 11 posts · started 22 Sep 2011 - 01:28 · last 25 Sep 2011 - 16:42
What are your thoughts on this? http://www.cubeowner.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=14498
· 7 posts · started 31 Jul 2011 - 05:59 · last 2 Sep 2011 - 00:38
I've recently begun to continue my modernizing of my Wallstreet. I was looking at this USB 2.0 Card. http://cgi.ebay.com/2-Port-USB-2-0-PCMCIA-CardBus-480M-Card…
· 3 posts · started 31 Jul 2011 - 18:55 · last 31 Jul 2011 - 21:25
Just an FYI for other folks, this CardBus USB2 adapter for <$8 works out of the box on OSX (currently running with 10.5 on a tibook). I have not tried it…
· 3 posts · started 19 Jul 2011 - 21:44 · last 20 Jul 2011 - 05:15
hi, Just scored today a few things: * 512 Mo pc 133 Mhz so-dimm stick, will probably be used in the Clamshell or Wallstreet. * Sonnet crescendo G4 / 800 Mhz pci…
· 2 posts · started 25 Jun 2011 - 15:19 · last 26 Jun 2011 - 06:56
suddenly a POwerMac 7600 with G4 Sonnet Crescendo and a bige G3 desktop stopped recognizing external FW hard drives. I do not recall if I ever connected an exte…
· 8 posts · started 1 May 2011 - 15:01 · last 27 May 2011 - 13:05
I was wondering if these would be compatible with a powerbook Duo 2300c. The system requirements don't include Mac OS classic, but I don't understand how a HD c…
· 18 posts · started 7 Mar 2011 - 01:25 · last 14 May 2011 - 23:04
So, after getting sad after the LCD broke on my last pismo, I caught the itch to aquire another one. This is actually my 3rd, they are just too nice machines to…
· 6 posts · started 1 Apr 2011 - 00:34 · last 6 Apr 2011 - 21:26
Does anyone have a copy of the DVD restore discs for a 2001 iMac G3 (Graphite), as well as the software installation DVDs? Please let me know. Thanks.
· 11 posts · started 7 Feb 2011 - 18:56 · last 17 Mar 2011 - 03:58
Im curious to know what your tricks are to burn an os 9 boot disc in Snow Leopard, Every Disc I burn is coasters, however when I burn OS X, any variant of it it…
· 2 posts · started 10 Mar 2011 - 06:45 · last 13 Mar 2011 - 06:15
I have an old 40 gig HD in a firewire enclosure that I want to reformat and repartition. OS 9 Drive Setup sees it on the FW bus, and it can be read and written …
· 2 posts · started 2 Mar 2011 - 22:30 · last 2 Mar 2011 - 22:39
OS9 supports HD spin down via the tool bar / task bar. 1. What was the earliest OS that included this feature? 2. Is a control panel available to do it in Syste…
· 4 posts · started 26 Feb 2011 - 02:59 · last 26 Feb 2011 - 06:19
I am in need of an OS8/9 IRC client - can anyone point me in the right direction? What does everyone use? Thanks in advance for the help.
· 8 posts · started 14 Feb 2011 - 23:42 · last 19 Feb 2011 - 13:16
And I should be getting a purple one tomorrow ;D It's just the computer. No power cable, keyboard, mouse, or any other goodies unless you count the kindergarten…
· 2 posts · started 16 Feb 2011 - 18:30 · last 16 Feb 2011 - 23:02
So last night I won this. Really just wanted it for the boxed System 7, always wanted one of those. I already have a retail OS 8.5 (that I got as a birthday pre…
· 8 posts · started 16 Jan 2011 - 00:55 · last 22 Jan 2011 - 21:37
Hi, I recently bought a G4 Gigabit mobo from an ebay seller. It arrived few days ago undamaged, but after testing it this aftertoon, I detected a weird problem.…
· 1 posts · started 15 Jan 2011 - 17:56 · last 15 Jan 2011 - 17:56
Was looking for some info. on linux for "old world" macs... Found Classilla.. Then found this place! Posting right now wirelessly on my powerbook 1400, which I …
· 9 posts · started 20 Dec 2010 - 21:28 · last 22 Dec 2010 - 04:48
Hi any idea where to look for old Route 66 for Os9 with european maps? Thanks
· 1 posts · started 28 Nov 2010 - 08:13 · last 28 Nov 2010 - 08:13
Hi, I want some kind of navigation/map software for my PowerBook 5300. Either for os 9 or os 8. With maps for Europe. Impossible I guess? I want to carry it aro…
· 2 posts · started 16 Nov 2010 - 07:41 · last 28 Nov 2010 - 03:07
OK, I am still fighting with my G4 equipped with an Gigadesigns 1,4 GHz G4. I cannot find problems reproduceable at any OS, just 9 has problems (Linux not). So …
· 7 posts · started 15 Oct 2010 - 14:19 · last 17 Oct 2010 - 00:24
This week I discovered that FWB HDTK for Mac OS 9 offers the possibility to secure the entire HD. Has anyone of you further informations how it encrypts it? Wou…
· 5 posts · started 15 Oct 2010 - 14:10 · last 15 Oct 2010 - 15:24
I got one of my Kangas fully up and running (actually posting this thread from it) and would like to put something more useful than 9.1 on it. I installed XPost…
· 6 posts · started 19 Sep 2010 - 02:00 · last 21 Sep 2010 - 18:21
I worked with someone on a G4 MYSTIC model. Trying to get OS 9 working. OS X was already working fine. It had a 1.2ghz CPU. It would hang early in Mac OS 9.2.2 …
· 11 posts · started 12 Sep 2010 - 04:39 · last 18 Sep 2010 - 04:23
Yesterday I was given this from a friend's neighbor. A PowerMac G3 with a MultipleScan 720 Display. Also got a Epson Stylust Color 600 printer, but the ink was …
· 4 posts · started 5 Sep 2010 - 22:48 · last 7 Sep 2010 - 17:59
I just got my Sawtooth G4 back from the shop with a new graphics card. I can't exactly tell what it's supposed to be, but it looks like a Geforce 4 MX. I don't …
· 5 posts · started 27 Aug 2010 - 21:04 · last 28 Aug 2010 - 00:40
I have an opportunity to pickup a graphite iMac locally. The asking price is $25. All the owner knows about it is that it works. The image he posted shows an Ap…
· 6 posts · started 12 Aug 2010 - 15:51 · last 13 Aug 2010 - 01:23
I am looking for options to upgrade my iix to PowerPC with hope to run os9. Any ideas?
· 2 posts · started 11 Aug 2010 - 16:07 · last 11 Aug 2010 - 17:39
Today I got a Sawtooth G4 for $5. While it is missing a hard disk and memory, I have those floating around. It came with a Rage128 AGP card and an ATTO SCSI car…
· 6 posts · started 5 Jun 2010 - 21:31 · last 12 Jun 2010 - 18:07

Source Mac OS 9 Lives

This is a compilation of stuff you need to get up and running with your very own Pro Tools 24|MIX system!You will need the following parts:*At least one MIX Cor…
· 10 posts · started 11 Dec 2013 - 00:08 · last 18 Jan 2012 - 00:31

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· 4 posts · started 13 Feb 2011 - 12:00 · last 26 Feb 2011 - 07:56
Hey everybody, I discovered something very interesting today. A little app called ComSwiki works under Mac OS 9 as a web/wiki server. I don't know whether or no…
· 2 posts · started 17 Jul 2007 - 12:01 · last 28 Dec 2010 - 11:50
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· 2 posts · started 4 Jun 2010 - 12:50 · last 28 Dec 2010 - 11:48
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