On Nov 5, 2009, at 4:53 PM, Dennis B. Swaney wrote: > > Judith Rosenbaum wrote: >> Dear List: >> >> I'm considering the purchase of a G5 with Leopard installed; >> however, since I'll be upgrading from a G3 running OSX.2.8, I'd >> like to know what problems I'd be facing if I don't have Classic on >> the new(er) machine. My needs are simple: I mainly use Office, >> browse the Net, download and crop photos. No music, no videos. I >> don't need a 20" or 24" screen, or Intel - just an newer OS that >> will bring me into this century. My G3 is having issues (I back up >> often) so I'm more than ready to replace it. >> >> I know that this has been addressed before, but I have been unable >> to locate the e-mails that I so carefully printed and filed. I'm >> sorry for the redundant question, but please know that I appreciate >> your help. >> > > Ask yourself these questions: > > 1. Do I use "Classic" OS applications? > > If No, then get the G5 (and don't worry about it) > If Yes, go to #2 > > 2. Are there OS X versions of the "Classic" applications? > > If Yes, get the G5 > If No, go to #3 > > 3. Are there OS X applications that can substitute for the "Classic" > applications? > > If Yes, get the G5 > If No, go to #4 > > 4. Do I REALLY need the "Classic" application(s)? > If No, get the G5 > If Yes, get the G5 but run Mac OS 10.4.8 (Tiger) instead of Leopard. > Alternately, also get a G4 that can boot up into Mac OS 9 and run > Leopard on the G5. > > -- > Sincerely, > Dennis B. Swaney
* Will "SheepShaver" run on a G5? Then you could run your Classic (OS9) apps. earle * ________________________ Earle Jones 380 Conil Way Portola Valley CA 94028 Home: 650-854-1489 Cell: 650-269-0035 [email protected] --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
