Re: Apple Drops Backward Compatibility for Next MacOS

[mpatnod@mozart.inet.co.th (Mark R. Patenaude)]

<pubpc1@library.ucla.edu> wrote:

[snip]
> Well, I might agree with you.  The "PowerMac" is as different from a 680x0
> Mac as it is from a IIGS.  I would like to see Apple actually port GS System
> Software (GS/OS and the Toolbox) to native PPC code, though.  This would be
> more flexible than a mere emulator and be just like how the Power"Mac" runs
> 680x0 Mac software.


Does such a GS/OS emulator exist for a 040 mac? My father who has a GS
now has my old Centris 610 (upgrade to 40 mh + FPU) and would love to
continue using his AppleWorks GS.

Thanks,
Mark