On Thu, 10 Mar 2005 15:10:11 +0000, Marcus Roberts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Quoting Dave Edwards <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > > Question 1 - are there any issues installing MacOS 9 running in > > 'classic mode' on the new box? I would assume this is not a problem > > but thought I should do due diligence on his behalf. > > I've not done it, but it comes with an OS9 install disc, so I would imagine > it's > fully supported.
Thanks for that. When I set up a G5 iMac recently, I didn't see a MacOS 9 disk with the kit. Maybe I blinked ... > > > > Question 2 - is this even necessary? Is the MacOSX version of IE a > > straight port of Classic's IE 5.1.7? In other words, do both versions > > render web pages in an identical fashion? Specifically thinking of CSS > > issues. > > We have to dual boot between 0S9 and X on our test machine, because there are > enough differences between the two, e.g. the Javascript engine, XDOM support, > etc. to make it worth doing so. Thanks again Marcus - You say dual boot - so do I take it you cannot rely on 'Classic' for full compatibility testing? I'd like to avoid having to tell this guy to buy a second hand Mac - particularly as his buying a MacMini and being a happy camper will have a ripple effect. He's a major opinion leader on that PC platform dominated list. Dave -- http://www.m4mac.co.uk Help, Troubleshooting, Coaching for Mac Users 07958 773472 -- Mac UK is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... 123Inkjets.com <http://lowendmac.com/ad/123inkjets.html> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Mac UK list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/mac-uk.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/mac-uk%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
