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SheepShaver is an Open Source PowerPC MacOS run-time environment. That is, it enables you to run PowerPC Classic MacOS software on your computer, even if you are using a different operating system. However, you still need a copy of MacOS and a PowerMacintosh ROM image to use this program.
Features:
-SheepShaver runs MacOS 7.5.2 thru MacOS 9.0.4
-PowerPC G4 emulation on non-PowerPC platforms, direct execution otherwise
-Basic but portable JIT engine (x86, x86_64, mips)
-Copy and paste of text between MacOS and the host OS
-File exchange with the host OS via a Unix icon on the Mac desktop
-Color video display with support for run-time resolution switching
-Run-time depth switching from 1 bpp to current host depth settings
- Native QuickDraw 2D acceleration for BitBlt and FillRect operations
-CD-quality stereo sound output
- Networking: SheepShaver supports Internet and LAN networking via Ethernet and PPP with all Open Transport compatible MacOS applications
Requirements:
OS X 10.2.8 or later.
The source code and an experimental port to MacOS X 10.4.4 for Intel is now available at the author's site. Please see the file README.html included in the distribution for details.
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