iMac G5 does not support classic?

[spencecb]

I got my new iMac G5 yesterday, and went to try and use a program that requires Classic, and Classic won't start up, because it says there is no version of OS 9 on my computer...is this normal for new Macs? I just thought that they no longer booted into OS 9, but that Classic would still work. Why else would they have a tab for it in system preferences? Any help on this would be great.

 

[Mr. Anderson]

the specs at Apple are as follows:

System software:
Mac OS X version 10.3 “Panther,” includes Classic environment, Mail, iChat AV, Safari, Sherlock, Address Book, QuickTime, iSync, iCal

So the environment is there, you might want to try a different Classic App and if it doesn't work, then you might want to talk to Apple.

Good luck,

D

 

[TLRedhawke]

I know I had to install a Classic environment myself. The OS supports it, but it wasn't there inherently.

 

[PlaceofDis]

if you need to or want to install it, just use the software restore disk that came with your iMac, just pop it in and it will guide you through the steps of installing the classic environment

 

[dsatterfield]

re: iMac G5 does not support classic?

Have you checked to see if the Classic environment was installed? If you've restored the system it isn't by default. It may not have been when the system was initially imaged. There should be a second set of disks for software restore that you use after installing OS X 10.3 Panther.

thanks

David

 

[dsatterfield]

RE: iMac G5 does not support classic?

Also

Are you sure the app you're attempting to use will run on a G5 and run under the Classic environment? if it will, you might want to check the Extension requirements for running it under classic and the memory & virtual memory requirements.

You might also need to check the user permissions. If you're the only user this shouldn't be an issue but if not then you may need an administrator to adjust them.

thanks again

David

 

[dayos_x]

iMac G5s come with 3 discs. You want the 3rd disc labeled Additional Software & Apple Hardware Test. First installer disc will not prompt you for the 3rd disc, or ask if you want Classic support on your OS X.

 

[Elan0204]

iMac G5s come with 3 discs. You want the 3rd disc labeled Additional Software & Apple Hardware Test. First installer disc will not prompt you for the 3rd disc, or ask if you want Classic support on your OS X.

Yep, that is right. Classic is not installed by Apple on the iMac G5. If you want it, you must add it yourself using the Additional Software/Apple Harware Test CD. Classic is not part of the Software Restore discs, either.