Anyway To Run OS 9 On A G5?

Goftrey · Jan 18, 2013, 09:08 AM

Im looking at a way to run full-blown OS 9 on my G5 running Leopard. I know it can't boot natively & haven't come across an emulator yet - is there one out there?

Nameci · Jan 18, 2013, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Goftrey

Im looking at a way to run full-blown OS 9 on my G5 running Leopard. I know it can't boot natively & haven't come across an emulator yet - is there one out there?

Running classic on tiger?

Goftrey · Jan 18, 2013, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Nameci

Running classic on tiger?

I don't just want to use the apps within OS X - I want to run OS 9 in it's entirety.

Nameci · Jan 18, 2013, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Goftrey

I don't just want to use the apps within OS X - I want to run OS 9 in it's entirety.

No powermac G5 can run OS9, period.

Goftrey · Jan 18, 2013, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Nameci

No powermac G5 can run OS9, period.

Okay then. Thanks.

eyoungren · Jan 18, 2013, 01:35 PM

Basilisk II
http://www.emaculation.com/doku.php/basilisk_ii

Sorry, posting this with my iPhone so you'll have to copy/paste the URL.

Nermal · Jan 18, 2013, 01:55 PM

BII can only run up to 8.1. I think Sheepshaver can run 9.

eyoungren · Jan 18, 2013, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Nermal

BII can only run up to 8.1. I think Sheepshaver can run 9.

I'm getting my emulators mixed up. I should have mentioned Sheepshaver (thanks) and not Basilisk. I've never run Sheepshaver on a Mac though, just a PC.

Just for information, there is also PearPC which runs OSX on PCs (and not PowerPC or Intel Macs).

wrldwzrd89 · Jan 18, 2013, 03:17 PM

SheepShaver can definitely get the job done. Beware of the Mountain Lion gotcha that doesn't let CDs mount in the emulated environment - you need to use disk images instead. For installing/booting, though, the image must be read-only and Locked in the Finder.

MisterKeeks · Jan 18, 2013, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by wrldwzrd89

SheepShaver can definitely get the job done. Beware of the Mountain Lion gotcha that doesn't let CDs mount in the emulated environment - you need to use disk images instead. For installing/booting, though, the image must be read-only and Locked in the Finder.

This is the PowerPC forums- we couldn't run ML if we tried.

Goftrey · Jan 18, 2013, 05:03 PM

Awesome stuff! OS 9 running like a dream through Sheepshaver. Thanks for the help guys.

blesscheese · Jan 18, 2013, 06:38 PM

Any special advice for running Sheepshaver in OS 10.5?

For whatever reason, I can never run it as well on my PPC (or Intel Macs) as well as I can run it on my Windoze machines...

I'd be interested in hearing descriptions of your set-ups, i.e., the ROM you use, how much memory you allocate, etc.

Goftrey · Jan 18, 2013, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by blesscheese

Any special advice for running Sheepshaver in OS 10.5?

For whatever reason, I can never run it as well on my PPC (or Intel Macs) as well as I can run it on my Windoze machines...

I'd be interested in hearing descriptions of your set-ups, i.e., the ROM you use, how much memory you allocate, etc.

It's all relatively standard stuff.

I'm using the New World PPC ROM (you need to change the name to 'Mac OS ROM')
I'm using an OS 9 boot image that can found on this site.
I'm on 512mb RAM & it's all flying by perfectly.

This is a screenshot is from my MacBook. I use the same settings on the G5 though - I just can't be arsed to boot him at the moment

eyoungren · Jan 18, 2013, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Goftrey

It's all relatively standard stuff.

I'm using the New World PPC ROM (you need to change the name to 'Mac OS ROM')
I'm using an OS 9 boot image that can found on this site.
I'm on 512mb RAM & it's all flying by perfectly.

This is a screenshot is from my MacBook. I use the same settings on the G5 though - I just can't be arsed to boot him at the moment

This'd look better running some themes from kaleidoscope.com.

blesscheese · Jan 18, 2013, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Goftrey

It's all relatively standard stuff.

I'm on 512mb RAM & it's all flying by perfectly.

This is a screenshot is from my MacBook. I use the same settings on the G5 though - I just can't be arsed to boot him at the moment

Thanks, I appreciate it!

And my favorite theme is a regular Mac Appearance Theme, the Chalkboard theme, or the Moby Theme. Kaleidoscope used to not always be stable for me (when it was, the BeOS theme was my favorite). I think MacGui City has a wide selection of themes...

PowerPCMacMan · Jan 18, 2013, 09:43 PM

Never say never.. who knows? One day we might.. but yes, for now I have to agree. ML will not run at all and probably never will.

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Originally Posted by MisterKeeks

This is the PowerPC forums- we couldn't run ML if we tried.

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Just remember that Sheepshaver will only allow up to OS 9.0.4 as the MMU is not emulated, so you want to make sure any applications you run don't require anything > OS 9.0.4

Best solution for running OS 9 natively is to pick up a nice Pismo which OS 9.2.2 can be installed on. Applications and general use is usually fast under OS 9 on a Pismo.

MisterKeeks · Jan 18, 2013, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by PowerPCMacMan

Never say never.. who knows? One day we might.. but yes, for now I have to agree. ML will not run at all and probably never will.

Oh yes, I :completely: forgot about the thread about using Q to emulate ML.

Goftrey · Jan 19, 2013, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by eyoungren

This'd look better running some themes from kaleidoscope.com.

Haha, indeed it would

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wrldwzrd89 macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Solon, OH	SheepShaver can definitely get the job done. Beware of the Mountain Lion gotcha that doesn't let CDs mount in the emulated environment - you need to use disk images instead. For installing/booting, though, the image must be read-only and Locked in the Finder. __________________ iMac Intel (Rev H, 27"), 1TB HDD, 16GB RAM, Ubuntu
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Goftrey Thread Starter macrumors 65816 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Llantwit Major, Wales, UK	Awesome stuff! OS 9 running like a dream through Sheepshaver. Thanks for the help guys. __________________ ► 1,1 Mac Pro, 2.66GHz, 6GB RAM, HD6570, 750GB HDD • 20" Aluminium Cinema Display ► 12" PowerBook G4, 1.5GHz, 1.25GB RAM, 80GB HDD ► iPod Touch 4G 8GB • Bondi Blue iMac • iBook G3 500MHz • eMac 1GHz
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eyoungren macrumors 65816 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Phoenix, AZ USA	Basilisk II http://www.emaculation.com/doku.php/basilisk_ii Sorry, posting this with my iPhone so you'll have to copy/paste the URL.
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Nermal Demi-God (Moderator) Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Whakatane, New Zealand	BII can only run up to 8.1. I think Sheepshaver can run 9.
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blesscheese macrumors 6502 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Central CA	Any special advice for running Sheepshaver in OS 10.5? For whatever reason, I can never run it as well on my PPC (or Intel Macs) as well as I can run it on my Windoze machines... I'd be interested in hearing descriptions of your set-ups, i.e., the ROM you use, how much memory you allocate, etc.
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