Cube Hit Mac OS
PowerPC G-Series
Post-NeXT and the Second Jobs Dynasty
- The VMM Cube runs Mac OS X 10.4.11 and serves as the central file server for Oakbog and the Mac Museum. Tiger is a good OS to use for a mixed-generation fileserver of this kind, its version of AppleShare can communicate with versions of the Mac OS from System 7.5.3 through to the latest Mac OS X Snow Leopard!
- The Power Mac G4 Cube is capable of running Windows through emulation using a program like Microsoft Virtual PC 7, but it cannot boot Windows or run Windows via virtualization like the Intel-based Macs. If you need a system capable of running Windows, you would be best served with an Intel-based Mac or a Windows PC.
- The Power Mac G4 Cube is a small form factor Macintosh personal computer from Apple Computer, Inc., sold between 2000 and 2001. Designed by Jonathan Ive, the Cube was Apple's attempt to miniaturize a powerful desktop computer into compact size less than 8 inches (20 cm) to a side.
iMac – 1998
Whimsical and relatively cheap ($1299), the original iMac marked Apple’s new design direction and return to profitability in the Second Jobs Dynasty. Gone were “boring beige boxes” and legacy technologies like the floppy disk, ADB and SCSI; the iMac was a “New World” G3-based system and introduced USB to the Mac faithful. The iMac captured the spirit of the original compact Mac, was easy to use and distinctly different from anything else on the market – a once and soon-to-be-again Apple trait. The iMac’s importance to Apple earns this model an honorable inclusion in the VMM in spite of that unfortunate bondi blue color and the “puck mouse” debacle.
VMM TV :Say Hello to iMac
PowerMac G4 “Graphite” (AGP) – 1999
Combining iterations made since the beige G3 series, Apple finally hit a design and stylistic home run with the PowerMac G4 AGP-Graphics series. These “Graphite” models inherited the highly serviceable fold-down side design of the earlier G3 and G4 towers, had faster system and graphics buses, fit 4 internal hard drives, and sported a very elegant color scheme suitable for professional environments. The AGP line existed for several years in many different model configurations, eventually evolving into the QuickSilver case (but losing the CD eject button… sigh). Aftermarket G4 upgrade cards kept these models productive well past their normal retirement ages. VMM TV:PowerMac G4 “Weapon”
PowerMac G4 Cube – 2000
A selection of great games, from modern hits to all-time classics, that you really shouldn’t miss. Planescape Torment (MAC OS) Modron Cube crash (3 posts) (3 posts).
Steve Jobs loves cube shaped computers. He first designed one for NeXT, which was an aesthetic success but a commercial failure. His second attempt for Apple fared similarly, but has obtained collector status due to the beauty and novelty of the design. The Cube is 8″ tall and passively cooled for silent operation (fans are a longstanding peeve of Steve). However, its limited expansion capability and premium price led to slow sales as users felt bang for the buck was lacking. Apple finally got the small headless Mac tradeoff right a few years later with the mini, itself a third the size of the Cube with more power at a lower cost.
The VMM G4 Cube runs Mac OS X 10.4.11 and serves as the central file server for Oakbog and the Museum. Tiger is a good choice for this function since it’s version of AppleShare IP can communicate with all versions of Mac OS from System 7.5.3 through to the latest OS X release.
VMM Blog:Vintage Mac Museum Workhorse – PowerMac G4 Cube
iMac DV and the OS X Evolution
New products often take a generaton or two to work out the bugs, and the iMac was no exception. With the introduction of the DV series of slot loading iMacs (G3 400MHz and faster) Apple finally offered useable processing power at a low price – down to $799 at one point. It also came in a mature and refined case with much less garish colors – Flower Power & Dalmation notwithstanding. FireWire ports for DV video production, DVD/CD-RW drives, and the same fanless design as the G4 Cube rounded out the experience. The iMac DV is an excellent Mac OS 9 machine, and with some extra added RAM makes an adequate (if pokey) Mac OS X system.
iMac DV systems play a special role in the Museum showcasing the evolution of Mac OS X: Sage, Ruby and Indigo units are loaded with Mac OS X 10.0.4 (Cheetah), 10.1.5 (Puma) and 10.2.8 (Jaguar) respectively.
iMac G4 – 2002
Flat Out Cool! That’s how Time magazine described the iMac G4 when it was introduced. A radical departure from previous designs, Apple (and specifically designer John Ive) were hitting on all cylinders. The R2-D2’esque “iLamp” had FireWire, USB, and a 15″, 17″ or 20″ screen that floated lightly on a lamp-like swing arm for easy positioning. The design did have some limitations – its difficult to open for servicing and the eyeball speakers add an extra item to your desktop – but in this writer’s opinion it’s one of Apple’s most elegant designs ever.
At the VMM a 17″ iMac G4 runs Tiger with Mac OS 9 in “Classic” mode, to allow Filemaker Pro v4 software to print to an old CD printer via a USB-to-Serial-Port adapter. Who says 10 year old peripherals can’t still be useful?
VMM TV :iMac G4 “Window”
PowerMac G4 MDD “Wind Tunnel” – 2002
An evolutionary model, the PowerMac G4 MDD (Mirrored Drive Doors) featured dual processors in a sturdy redesigned tower that now offered two 5.25″ front drive bays, 3 IDE buses and and 4 internal hard disks. The excellent fold-down side design was retained, and even the notoriously sluggish Mac OS X felt snappy on these systems. Cooling was beginning to become an issue with faster CPU speeds, and some configurations had problems with very loud fans. The press quickly adopted the moniker “wind tunnel” and the nickname stuck. Fixes in subsequent OS releases largely resolved the problem. This is the last series of PowerMacs which can be dual-booted into Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X; newer models are OS X only.
VMM Blog:Reinstalling Mac OS 9 on a PowerMac G4 MDD
iMac G5 – 2004
Sensing a slowdown in iMac G4 sales, and addressing some of that model’s design flaws, the iMac G5 came in 17″ and 20″ models with very good cost/performance ratios. Apple trumpeted the easy to service features for adding RAM and swapping hard drives, and many people just looked at the screen and asked where’s the computer? Oddly, the second iteration of the iMac G5 was less user-serviceable than the first; in hindsight it’s likely they were prepping the case for the upcoming (but as-yet-unannounced) Intel CPU change. Front Row media center software debuted on this model, complete with an IR remote control reminiscent of the MacTV.
Unfortunately as they age the iMac G5 has had problems with overheating and bad capacitors, and this model has not weathered the test of time well. Still, if Apple had made this iMac in black I would have purchased one immediately…
Mac mini G4 – 2005
Finally achieving commercial success with a cube-like system on the third attempt, the Mac mini was Apple’s minimalist answer to everybody who always pestered them for a $500 Mac. Sold CPU only (bring-your-own keyboard, mouse and monitor), the mini’s small size and decent performance made it a practical desktop system, living room media center or a cheap headless server. It was also popular among car stereo designers – the case fits nicely into a car radio dashboard slot!
Despite an unnecessarily hard to open case the mini was quite popular, and the form factor has survived the transition into the Intel CPU lineup. The VMM mini runs Leopard, the final release of Mac OS X that supports PowerPC Macs.VMM TV:Switch (Ellen Feis)
Xserve G4/G5, Mac OS X Server – 2002
Apple had offered server configurations of their systems in the past, but they were basically souped-up versions of existing towers with AppleShare Server and additional software installed. The Xserve represented a completely new form factor designed specifically to be a rack-mount unit and work well in corporate server environments. The stylish enclosure supported up to 4 internal drives (G4 models), dual ethernet connectors, remotely controllable status lights (on the front and back panels) and 64-bit multiprocessor support (G5 models). They retained compatibility for existing 32-bit Mac software, had external Apple hardware RAID expansion options, and came in primary server and cluster node configurations. Mac OS X Server software supported many functions for email, FTP, web hosting and mixed Mac-Windows file sharing environments.
The G5 Xserve was replaced by the Intel-based Xeon model in 2006, using the same form factor. Definitely a well-thought out and sturdy design. VMM Blog: The PowerPC Bows Out
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MacOS90CD.ZIP (456.09 MB)
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For Mac OS 9
MacOS90CD_JP.ZIP (427.35 MB)
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For Mac OS 9
MacOS90CD_ES.ZIP (447.96 MB)
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For Mac OS 9
MacOS904CD_Intl.ZIP (396.78 MB)
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For Mac OS 9
MacOS904CD_DE.ZIP (398.47 MB)
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For Mac OS 9
MacOS904CD_ES.ZIP (384.37 MB)
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For Mac OS 9
MacOS904Updt_WW.ZIP (151.32 MB)
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For Mac OS 9
MacOS904_Internal.ZIP (488.72 MB)
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For Mac OS 9
iMacDV90CD_Inst.ZIP (427.80 MB)
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For Mac OS 9
iMacDV90CD_Rest.ZIP (515.25 MB)
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For Mac OS 9
iMacDVJP90CD_Rest.ZIP (499.22 MB)
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For Mac OS 9
iMacS200090ZCD_Rest.ZIP (278.88 MB)
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For Mac OS 9
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For Mac OS 9
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For Mac OS 9
iBookNoFW90CD_Rest.ZIP (456.65 MB)
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For Mac OS 9
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For Mac OS 9
PBFW904CD_Rest.ZIP (193.42 MB)
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For Mac OS 9
iMacS2000904CD_Rest.ZIP (531.37 MB)
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For Mac OS 9
PMG4AGP90ZCD_Inst.ZIP (374.39 MB)
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For Mac OS 9
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For Mac OS 9
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For Mac OS 9
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For Mac OS 9
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For Mac OS 9
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For Mac OS 9
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For Mac OS 9
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For Mac OS 9
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For Mac OS 9
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For Mac OS 9
Mac_OS_9.0.4_US.zip (392.70 MB)
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For Mac OS 9
PMG4_9.0.4_CH.zip (188.28 MB)
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For Mac OS 9
Installing_Mac_OS_9.pdf
This is Mac OS 9.0, the most latest and final Classic Mac OS release before Mac OS X. This page contains downloads for Mac OS 9.0.x series (not Mac OS 9.1 or later).
See also: Mac OS 9.x Integrated Page, Mac OS 9.1 + extras, Mac OS 9.2.1 Universal, Mac OS 9.2.2 Universal
- Machine-Specific Installers
Mac OS 9.0
MacOS90CD.ZIP: Mac OS 9.0 Retail CD-ROM image.
International Mac OS 9.0
More International Releases are found in Mac OS Anthology '99 Disc 7-8.See Also Mac OS 9.0 (Italian)
Japanese CD Scan
MacOS90CD_JP.ZIP: Mac OS 9.0 Retail CD-ROM image (Japanese).
MacOS90CD_ES.ZIP: Mac OS 9.0 Retail CD-ROM image (Spanish).
Mac OS 9.0.4
Here is the Mac OS 9.0.4, mostly some system fixes and enhancements.
See Also: Mac OS 9.0.4 US
Mac_OS_9.0.4_US.ZIP: Mac OS 9.0.4 Retail CD-ROM image (US English).
MacOS904CD_Intl.ZIP: Mac OS 9.0.4 Retail CD-ROM image (International English).
MacOS904CD_DE.ZIP: Mac OS 9.0.4 Retail CD-ROM image (German).
MacOS904CD_ES.ZIP: Mac OS 9.0.4 Retail CD-ROM image (Spanish) [Note: Disk is not bootable].
MacOS904Updt_WW.ZIP: Built CD image containing worldwide Mac OS 9.0.4 Update disk images. Missing updates: Danish, Dutch, Korean, Portuguese-Brazilian. Not available separately, you have to download them all instead
Mac OS 9.0.4 Internal Edition CD-ROM
This is the Mac OS 9.0.4 CD-ROM special edition provided by Apple IS&T for internal use only. It includes the base Mac OS 9.0.4 installer with the guided way to install (such as unlocking disks, check drive using Norton Disk Doctor, etc.) as well some extra goodies that were exclusively available internally for Apple employers such as Apple software like AppleWorks 6.0.4 and QuickTime 4.1.2, several site licensed software such as Acrobat Reader 4.05a, Microsoft Office 98, FileMaker Pro 5.0v3, and Norton Utilities 5.0.3, and other nice software.
MacOS904_Internal.ZIP: Mac OS 9.0.4 Internal Edition CD-ROM image.
Machine-Specific Installers
iMac DV 400MHz
Here are the install/restore discs for iMac G3 DV Slot Loading 400MHz. The install CD includes the base Mac OS, other programs, and also a special installer for iMac G3 DV Slot Loading 400MHz, with some extras on the CD. And the restore CD includes the original hard disk settings disk image with Mac OS 9.0 and some bundled software such as AppleWorks 5.0.4, Bugdom 1.0.1, iMovie 1.0.1 and Quicken Deluxe 2000 v9.0.
Install CD Scan
Restore CD Scan
iMacDV90CD_Inst.ZIP: iMac DV 400MHz installation CD-ROM image.
iMacDV90CD_Rest.ZIP: iMac DV 400MHz restoration CD-ROM image.
iMacDVJP90CD_Rest.ZIP: iMac DV 400MHz restoration CD-ROM image (Mac OS 9.0 Japanese).
iMac Summer 2000 350MHz
This is the restore CD of iMac Summer 2000 350MHz, came with Mac OS 9.0 International English and other programs such as AppleWorks, FAXstf, Bugdom, and more, all in one hard disk image.
I was wondering why the iMac Summer 2000 can boot Mac OS 9.0 since the minimum system is 9.0.4?
iMacS200090ZCD_Rest.ZIP: iMac Summer 2000 350MHz restoration CD-ROM image (Mac OS 9.0 International).
iMacCH90CD_Inst.ZIP: iMac installation CD-ROM image (Mac OS 9.0 Chinese-Simplified).
iBook G3 Clamshell without FireWire
Here are the install/restore discs for iBook G3 Clamshell without FireWire. The install CD includes the base Mac OS, other programs, and also a special installer for iBook G3 without FireWire, with some extras on the CD. And the restore CD includes the original hard disk settings disk image with Mac OS 9.0 and some bundled software such as AppleWorks and Bugdom.
iBookNoFW90CD_Inst.ZIP: iBook G3 Clamshell without FireWire installation CD-ROM image.
iBookNoFW90CD_Rest.ZIP: iBook G3 Clamshell without FireWire restoration CD-ROM image.
iBook G3 Clamshell with FireWire
See Also: Mac OS 9.0.4 (iBook 'Clamshell' FireWire)
PowerBook G3 FireWire
Here are the install/restore discs of PowerBook G3 FireWire. The install CD includes the base Mac OS 9.0.4, other programs, and also a special installer for PowerBook G3 FireWire, with some extras on the CD. And the restore CD includes the original hard disk settings disk image with Mac OS 9.0.4 and basic applications.
Install and Restore CD scans
PBFW904CD_Inst.ZIP: PowerBook G3 FireWire installation CD-ROM image (Mac OS 9.0.4).
Cube Hit Mac Os Update
See Also: Mac OS 9.0.2 & 9.0.4 (PowerBook G3 Pismo M7572)
iMac Summer 2000 DV
This is the restore CD of iMac Summer 2000 DV 400/450MHz, came with Mac OS 9.0.4 and other programs such as AppleWorks 6.0.4, iMovie 2.0.1, Bugdom, and more, all in one hard disk image.
iMacS2000904CD_Rest.ZIP: iMac Summer 2000 DV 400/450MHz restoration CD-ROM image (Mac OS 9.0.4).
Macintosh Server G4
See Also: Mac OS 9.0.4 (Macintosh Server G4)
Power Mac G4 AGP Graphics
Here are the install/restore discs for G4 AGP Graphics ('Sawtooth'). The install CD includes the base Mac OS, other programs, and also a special installer for G4 AGP Graphics, with some extras on the CD. And the restore CD includes the original hard disk settings disk image with Mac OS 9.0 and basic applications.
9.0.2 Restore CD Scan
NOTE: The 9.0.4 CDs has the special build of Mac OS specifically designed for the G4 AGP Graphics and will not boot in other G4 models.
PMG4AGP90ZCD_Inst.ZIP: Power Mac G4 AGP Graphics installation CD-ROM image (Mac OS 9.0 International).
PMG4AGP90ZCD_Rest.ZIP: Power Mac G4 AGP Graphics restoration CD-ROM image (Mac OS 9.0 International).
PowerMac G4 AGP Restore 9.0.2.zip: Power Mac G4 AGP Graphics restoration CD-ROM image (Mac OS 9.0).
PMG4AGP904CD_Inst.ZIP: Power Mac G4 AGP Graphics installation CD-ROM image (Mac OS 9.0.4).
PMG4AGP904CD_Rest.ZIP: Power Mac G4 AGP Graphics restoration CD-ROM image (Mac OS 9.0.4).
PMG4AGP904ZCD_Inst.ZIP: Power Mac G4 AGP Graphics installation CD-ROM image (Mac OS 9.0.4 International).
PMG4AGP904ZCD_Rest.ZIP: Power Mac G4 AGP Graphics restoration CD-ROM image (Mac OS 9.0.4 International).
PMG4_9.0.4_CH.zipPower Mac G4 AGP Graphics restoration CD-ROM image (Mac OS 9.0.4 Simplified Chinese).
Power Mac G4 Gigabit Ethernet
Here are the install/restore discs of Power Mac G4 Gigabit Ethernet. The install CD includes the base International English 9.0.4, other programs, and also a special installer for G4 Gigabit Ethernet, with some extras on the CD. The restore CD includes the original hard disk settings disk image with International English 9.0.4 and some bundled software like Acrobat Reader 4.0, iMovie 2.0.1, and everything else.
PMG4GE904ZCD_Inst.ZIP: Power Mac G4 Gigabit Ethernet installation CD-ROM v2.2 image (Mac OS 9.0.4 International).
PMG4GE904ZCD_Rest.ZIP: Power Mac G4 Gigabit Ethernet restoration CD-ROM v2.2 image (Mac OS 9.0.4 International).
Cube Hit Mac Os Catalina
Power Mac G4 Cube
Cube Hit Mac Os X
Here are the install/restore discs of Power Mac G4 Cube. The install CD includes the base Mac OS 9.0.4, other programs, and also a special installer for G4 Cube, with some extras on the CD. The restore CD includes the original hard disk settings disk image with Mac OS 9.0.4 and some bundled software like Acrobat Reader 4.0, iMovie 2.0.1, and everything else.
G4Cube904CD_Inst.ZIP: Power Mac G4 Cube installation CD-ROM v2.0 image (Mac OS 9.0.4).
G4Cube904CD_Rest.ZIP: Power Mac G4 Cube restoration CD-ROM v2.0 image (Mac OS 9.0.4).
G4CubeTA904CD_Inst.ZIP: Power Mac G4 Cube installation CD-ROM image (Mac OS 9.0.4 Chinese-Traditional).
G4CubeD904CD_Rest.sit: Power Mac G4 Cube restoration CD-ROM image (Mac OS 9.0.4 German).
G4Cube91CD_Rest.zip: Power Mac G4 Cube restoration CD-ROM image (Mac OS 9.1).
CompatibilityArchitecture: PPC
Mac OS 9.0.4 is the last version to boot successfully in SheepShaver. For G4 AGP install, it has the special build of Mac OS specifically designed for the G4 AGP Graphics and will not boot in other G4 models.
To run on Mac OS 9.0.4 on QEMU, you need Mac OS ROM v5.2.1 (which can be found from PM G4 Cube CD-ROM).