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Author:  missy [ Tue Feb 24, 2009 8:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Mac heads, question

I'm running 10.5.5 (Leopard? i think)

Is it safe to delete the OS9 applications which I've never used in all my years of owning a mac. I am afraid this might mess up some compatibility issues, though I'm not savvy enough to think about where.

I don't use any of these apps and am looking to free up some HD space for other things. advice?

Author:  Hank [ Tue Feb 24, 2009 11:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Mac heads, question

It shouldn't be an issue. Are they programs you have installed yourself?

Mac does their OS a lot different than Windows. You generally don't get those problems with crucial extensions being deleted. I'm no expert but I've had my Mac for a LONG time and haven't had any issues in this type of situation.

Author:  Anti Social Andy [ Wed Feb 25, 2009 1:53 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Mac heads, question

Dump 'em like D*nnies!

Author:  Lixx [ Wed Feb 25, 2009 6:44 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Mac heads, question

Definitely get rid of OS 9. Been a mac owner for almost 10 years and I can't recall the last time I had to use it. Not since OS X.

Author:  pickleloaf [ Wed Feb 25, 2009 9:14 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Mac heads, question

yeah, i havent used OS9 anything since OSX first came out

Author:  legoomba [ Wed Feb 25, 2009 9:47 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Mac heads, question

I'm not 100% certain, but i think there are some legacy apps that still rely on some OS 9 carbon libraries, but deleting OS 9 apps shouldn't affect those. Those apps are few and far between anymore.

Author:  liquidsky [ Wed Feb 25, 2009 11:05 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Mac heads, question

Dump the OS 9 apps in the applications folder.
But don't go messing around in the library folders cause things get more complicated there.

Also keep in mind that when you buy a new Mac with Intel chips, OS 9 apps won't even run on it.
OS 9 and OS 9 apps are history. Software designed for Intel Macs (not PowerPC) is the future.

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