Mac OS X 10.2: Classic Requires That You Already Have Mac OS 9

  • Last Modified: November 09, 2007
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The Classic environment of Mac OS X 10.2 allows you to use Classic applications provided you already have a copy of Mac OS 9.

Products Affected

Mac OS X 10.2, Mac OS X 10.0

The Classic environment of Mac OS X allows you to use Classic applications. Mac OS 9 must be installed on your computer for Classic applications to work. (See Note 1.) Mac OS X 10.2 does not include Mac OS 9. You may install Mac OS 9 from:
  • a Mac OS 9 CD that came with your computer (if one did)
  • a Mac OS 9 retail CD
  • a Mac OS 9 CD included with an earlier retail version of Mac OS X

Customers in the United States who have purchased Mac OS X 10.2 but do not have Mac OS 9 may take part in the Mac OS 9.2 Fulfillment Program (http://www.apple.com/macosx/upgrade/). This applies, for example, if you have a Mac OS X-compatible computer that had been using Mac OS 8.6. In the event that you have lost the Mac OS 9 CD that came with your computer, be aware that the fulfillment program is not suitable for some computers that originally included Mac OS 9.2.1 or later. Such computers may require a later Installation disc.

Customers in other regions should check localized Apple Web sites or contact the Apple Store for applicable purchase options. From the Apple.com front page, choose your region from the "Visit other Apple sites around the world" menu. Then click the Mac OS X tab, then the Upgrade link (in the navigation bar directly below the tabs).

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