[G4] OSX Bootable Only Question

[Michael Beaudoin]

Does it really matter if it boots OS 9? I mean if Classic works, 
although slower, from OS X then it shouldn't be a problem. Also, 
since the G5's are much faster then Classic will speed up accordingly.

Michael


>to answer your question...
>
>The "OSX only" powermacs will run OS9 in classic mode. They will not
>BOOT OS 9 natively at all regardless of  what drive or partition it is on.
>
>If your OS 9 apps run in classic you'll be fine, if not you'll need a mac
>that can boot OS 9 natively.
>
>Vern
>
>On Wednesday, July 9, 2003, at 09:13  PM, Ron Michael wrote:
>
>>I'm looking at buying one of the G4s now being discounted. I should know the
>>answer to this but I don't. Apple has confused me with the "OSX Bootable
>>Only" models as opposed to the ones that are OS9 and OSX bootable. I want to
>>hang on to quite a few of my OS9 programs. Does the "OSX Bootable only" come
>>with Classic mode and can I run my OS9 stuff that way? Can I switch from OSX
>>and OS9 (Classic?) back and forth? Can I put 9.2.2 on a separate drive
>>and/or partition and switch back and forth that way, on the "OSX Bootable
>>Only" model? Any help or advice would be appreciated.
>>Thanks.
>>Ron



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