Ask MetaFilter posts tagged with os9

Packet sniffer for Mac OS 9

event — Mon, 12 May 2008 16:35:10 -0800

I'm looking for a network packet sniffer that will run on Mac OS 9. Does such a thing exist? Thanks!

Please help me run OS 9 on my desktop

interrobang — Tue, 22 May 2007 09:59:43 -0800

I'm feeling nostalgic after having gotten this to work, and I was wondering if it's possible to make the OS 9 "Classic Environment" run in a separate window within OSX. I have two monitors, and I think it'd be neat if on one side I could have the old-timey OS 9—its own hard drive and desktop image and everything—running in its own, separate window, without running an emulator. I'm not really sure how to google for this (and I have been trying) because everything I'm finding is about running Basilisk II and the like to emulate an older system.

I'm talking about the Classic environment that's already on my G5, running in its own window. Is this possible? Thanks!

Cheap (and out-of-) date HTML editor?

al_fresco — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 13:57:35 -0800

HTML editor for Mac OS 9 (not Classic): I build and maintain websites for a couple of my clients, one of whom is a musician who would like to be able to edit one page of her site to post her upcoming performances. She knows a little bit of HTML, so I'm not too worried about her making a mess. She wants something very simple and free (of course).

Is there anything out there that runs on OS 9 (not Classic – she has an older G3 PowerBook running 9.2)? Ideal would be a WYSIWYG tool like NVU (didn't find a port for OS 9), with built-in FTP. Next best would be something like TextWrangler that allows one to edit files directly on the server (is there an old copy of BBEdit Lite for OS 9 anywhere? Does it have built-in FTP?).

My client kind of balks at having to use multiple apps to maintain the page, and I balk at setting up a CMS for such a simple site.

Thanks in advance!

More stone knives, more bear skins...

mzurer — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 14:49:58 -0800

What is the best browser to use to access Gmail from a Mac running OS 9? I have all kinds of weird behaviours with I.E., Opera, and Netscape. I assume it is related to JavaScript. Opera works the best, but not great. Any suggestions?

Incompatibility issues, me and my printer

punkbitch — Thu, 12 Oct 2006 11:50:03 -0800

I bought a used printer. The software is for OS 9 and I've got OS X and it won't let me install. Searching the HP website hasn't really helped me. Am I screwed? I've got me an HP Deskjet 930C printer. The software pantheon says 'nay.'

In with the old

TiredStarling — Sat, 19 Aug 2006 02:02:08 -0800

How can I convert Mac OS9 sound files to mp3 etc? I have a bunch of sound files in pre-OSX format, i.e. the old "Sound File" format that you manipulated using the old Font/Sound Mover desk accesory. In the OSX Finder they preview with a "Play Sound" button and play OK, but they won't import into iTunes and they won't open in Quicktime Player.

Searching in Apple discussions or Apple support draws a blank.

Factory-themed OS 9 game?

Johnny Assay — Sun, 25 Jun 2006 20:56:30 -0800

Back in my OS 9 days, I played a game in which you controlled a factory. Raw materials would come out of a pipe somewhere, and you had to control the conveyor belts, chutes, and other machines in the factory to make a certain quota of items by the end of the day. Incorrectly made items, of course, were deducted from your score. Can anyone else remember this game, and (even better) tell me where to find it?

A way to make OS X like OS 9?

Mr. Six — Sun, 18 Jun 2006 11:29:34 -0800

Is there a way to make the entirety of the graphical interface of OS X not only look but behave (as much as reasonably possible) like OS 9? (Again: I am not solely interested in the appearance of the window max/min/close widgets.)

B&W G3 OS9 as television server

juliewhite — Fri, 18 Nov 2005 07:01:52 -0800

I’ve got a B&W G3 running OS9 (actually, mostly gathering dust) - can I slap a big hard drive in it and use it to feed downloaded television to my TV? In particular, is there software for OS 9 that will work with contemporary video codecs? And if you have any particular software to recommend, that would be great.

Stone knives and bear skins, I tell ya..

mzurer — Mon, 14 Nov 2005 10:11:07 -0800

Anyone ever use QuicKeys for OS9? I am trying to figure out if there is a good way to fake it into using variables, possibly via AppleScript. I am using QuicKeys to do some really repetitive text stuff in a program lacking very good text tools. It would be really handy to be able to use pretty standard loops where the counter was available. I also want to be able to highlight text - I think I might be able to do this in AppleScript, but I am not sure.

DVD-RAM OSX problem

cjb10350 — Sun, 02 Oct 2005 18:47:27 -0800

I can't access photos that are on a 5.2Gb DVD-RAM disc. I had burned them on using OS9 (I believe) and am now using OSX 10.4. I am using a G4 (AGP graphics) and it just doesn't recognize the disc. It does however recognize a 2.6 single-sided disc. Any help?

Installing OS9

crapples — Tue, 27 Sep 2005 05:51:41 -0800

Installing OS9 "Classic" in the OSX environment. I'm going to have one chance to load OS9.2 on a computer for a co-worker this afternoon. She currently has OSX, but I'm not sure exactly which version (probably pretty up-to-date). She says that she has tried to load it but has "run into problems". I know this is a vague. But here's what I want to know: For those of you who have done this, is it typically easy? Is there something I need to know about this process, or should it just be a matter of sliding the CD into the tray and following the clicks? I wanted to ask before I went over there to try it because it has to be done today (for reasons that go beyond the scope of this question).

Where to find legitimate MacOS 9.x licenses for sale

Wild_Eep — Fri, 16 Sep 2005 11:47:42 -0800

Who sells legitimate, licensed copies of MacOS 9.x anymore? I have a client with lots of early iMacs (CRT-based) and they want to know how much it will cost to 'modernize' them all with Mac OS 9.2.x, more RAM, and larger hard disks. I'm creating two options for them -- a 'band-aid' solution for the short term and a more-expensive 'real' solution for the long term (new hardware, OS X upgrades for applications and server applications, etc.)

I need a source who sells OS 9 to finish my quote.

When will Apple stop supporting OS9?

mark7570 — Thu, 15 Sep 2005 10:04:09 -0800

As a longtime Mac user, I still depend on several OS9 applications for my work. I've heard, though, that Apple's new Macs will stop supporting OS9, which is bad news for me. My goal is to buy the last PowerBook that rolls off the assembly line that still supports OS9 - this way, my OS9-friendly Mac will last as long as possible. My question: can anyone tell me when Apple is making the changeover to OS9-less Macs?

Connecting Tiger to 0S 9.2 via firewire?

quadog — Wed, 10 Aug 2005 00:30:11 -0800

Is there a way to connect an iMac running Tiger with a G4 running OS 9.2 via firewire so I can transfer files from my old system to the new one? Holding down the "T" key on the G4 during startup doesn't seem to be doing the trick. My Google research has failed but I'm guessing this is easy (for the Mac inclined).

We're a Gah-rahge Band...

ZenMasterThis — Tue, 26 Jul 2005 11:16:13 -0800

Can I run OS X and GarageBand on an old (ca. 2000) Mac cube? I believe it has 256 MB RAM. Not sure about processor speed. Please also feel free to suggest hardware interfaces (2-in / 2-out should be fine) and alternative multitrack recording apps (please indicate OS 9 or OS X). Would like to go up to about 12 tracks. Note: I also have a Yamaha ProMix 01 digital mixer with S/PDIF out. Thanks ... you guys are the best! **sniff**

Know of a cheap USB Wifi dongle for Mac OS 9?

zpousman — Fri, 15 Jul 2005 10:52:42 -0800

I need help with my parent's iBook (OS 9.2). They want wireless internet but there's no PC-card slot, nor an "under the keyboard" option. There is a USB port. Anybody know of a $20 USB-adapter that will work with OS 9. I already know about the AeroPad, but that sucker is $70! Does anybody know of a cheaper option? I'd be willing to go to $30 or $40. There are a vast array of little sticks for PCs. Has anybody here used one with a Mac on OS 9. I'm happy to download patches / drivers / etc. And I don't care what the box says, I just want this to work.

Question number 13907

Wolof — Wed, 12 Jan 2005 02:11:37 -0800

Is there any way I can get a Vivicam-30 to load on to Mas OS 9 or X machines? Read the history of my attempts to do so over here. Ta very much!

importing email to OSX

Len — Wed, 08 Dec 2004 17:32:23 -0800

MailFilter: I've got a stack of old email stuff that dates back from when I used Outlook in OS9. I want to import it into an OS X mail client. Everything I've tried so far isn't working. [+]

Question number 12370

luriete — Wed, 01 Dec 2004 11:48:18 -0800

My mother has an older iMac running on OS9. I'd like to upgrade her to a new one but can't afford it right now. I need to buy an external firewire or USB CDRW that will work with OS9 so she can easily back up her digital photography; can anyone suggest something decent and cheap?

Gmail in Mozilla on OS9.2 is starting to freeze up on me.

ParisParamus — Thu, 18 Nov 2004 21:07:57 -0800

DoNotMockMeGMailViaMozillaViaOS9.2MacQuestion: It's started freezing up on me, Is there any hope, other than getting a G5 IMac?

Help, there's no more room on my Notebook!

caution live frogs — Mon, 08 Nov 2004 12:45:27 -0800

iMac notebook + OS9 + OSX = no hard drive space. Even more helpful, installing/reinstalling anything doesn't seem to work. iMore inside...

Question number 10964

luriete — Thu, 14 Oct 2004 16:41:53 -0800

I have several hundred contacts with all sorts of information in my old OS9 outlook, which I must keep using for awhile due to our antiquated network. However, I was able to export my contacts as a "csv" file which seems to be some sort of excel spreadsheet. How do I import it into my OSX address book?

Can I automate the creation of PDFs from a large number of Word documents?

ParisParamus — Fri, 17 Sep 2004 10:35:23 -0800

Acrobat Filter. In Mac OS 9.2, I regularly create a large number of PDFs from Word files using Distiller 5.0. The problem is, I do this for 30 large files every 10 days, and must manually first create .ps files, and then distill them. The process takes more than 1 hour, during which I must open Each Word file to .ps "print" it. Short of buying a new copy of Acrobat for $300 and/or an OS X computer, is there any way to automate this process?

Question number 9798

silusGROK — Tue, 31 Aug 2004 13:06:17 -0800

So. I've finally upgraded from OS9x, and I'm now using Panther... but I have no idea how to migrate my IE5 bookmarks, my Eudora e-mail and contact stuff, or my Palm contacts, calendar, memos, and the like. I know items like this have been asked, but I've not had any luck with Google.