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merkman
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« on: June 14, 2004, 07:38:37 PM »
What is Classic mode?
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merkman
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« Reply #1 on: June 14, 2004, 07:38:37 PM »
I don't think my system will run it, as I simply did a fresh install of OS 10.3 when I got my Powerbook.

The reason I ask, is I got a copy of Starcraft for Mac the other day.  But when I try to install it, OS X isn't support right from the disc.  And I don't understand what I need to do in order to run the game.  After doing some searches online, I read something about installing the game on a PC and moving files... but it wasn't very clear and I ended up more confused than before.

Any help is appreciated!  
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« Reply #2 on: June 14, 2004, 07:56:23 PM »
your powerbook will support classic mode.. classic is emulation of OS9

what it may not do, is boot into OS9 rather than emulate it

this causes only a few problems, as most apps are OSX native now, but a few like certain norton utilities and Playstation emulators need to boot up in OS9 to work properly - Apple stopped allowing more modern machines to boot into OS9 by doing something to the firmware

have a look around for an OSX starcraft patch, even a third party one

http://www.versiontracker.com usually has decent mac shareware/freeware
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« Reply #3 on: June 14, 2004, 08:17:54 PM »
SC does not have a OS X patch yet Blizzard annouced they are hard at work making one.
They just releases a OS X installer patch for Diablo and annouced that an OS X installer will be released shortly for SC as well.
I keep on their updates because I bought a SC game but can not play it because of it.  Supposedly you can install it unde OS 9 and use the patch to run it under OS X, but it can not be installed under OS X yet.

Like mentioned classic is an emulation of OS 9 under OS X, just like the "compatibility" option under XP for selecting 98SE.
Most apps are switching or are being rewritten to run better under OS X.  I also did not install classic on my ibook when I did my fresh install.  With the exception of a few games, I have not found a reason to have classic installed.
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« Reply #4 on: June 14, 2004, 09:02:08 PM »
Merk, you don't need an OS X patch, you need the Carbon patch. I think I posted a link somewhere in the 'Got an Apple' thread that would fix your problem Merk.
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« Reply #5 on: June 14, 2004, 10:51:34 PM »
merk read this thread. It was started by a programmer for Blizzard games.

Carbon patch does not work for SC.
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« Reply #6 on: June 15, 2004, 12:14:09 AM »
You guys are all over it as usual.  I'll wait for the good installer MTP.  Thanks for the info!!!  
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« Reply #7 on: June 15, 2004, 12:34:30 AM »
Why not just install OS 9 Classic? Didn't you get the install CDs for Panther?
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