General information What is SheepShaver? SheepShaver is a MacOS run-time environment for BeOS and Linux that allows you to run classic MacOS applications inside the BeOS/Linux multitasking environment. This means that both BeOS/Linux and MacOS applications can run at the same time (usually in a window on the BeOS/Linux desktop) and data can be exchanged between them. If you are using a PowerPC-based system, applications will run at native speed (i.e. With no emulation involved). There is also a built-in PowerPC emulator for non-PowerPC systems. Basilisk II is an Open Source 68k Macintosh emulator. That is, it enables you to run 68k MacOS software on you computer, even if you are using a different. SheepShaver is distributed under the terms of the. However, you still need a copy of MacOS and a PowerMac ROM image to use SheepShaver. ![]() If you're planning to run SheepShaver on a PowerMac, you probably already have these two items. Supported systems SheepShaver runs with varying degree of functionality on the following systems: • Unix with X11 (Linux i386/x86_64/ppc, NetBSD 2.x, FreeBSD 3.x) • Mac OS X (PowerPC and Intel) • Windows NT/2000/XP • BeOS R4/R5 (PowerPC) Some of SheepShaver's features • Runs MacOS 7.5.2 thru 9.0.4. MacOS X as a guest is not supported. • Color video display • CD quality sound output • Access to floppy disks, CD-ROMs and HFS(+) partitions on hard disks • Easy file exchange with the host OS via a 'Host Directory Tree' icon on the Mac desktop • Internet and LAN networking via Ethernet • Serial drivers • SCSI Manager (old-style) emulation. Download SheepShaver Precompiled binaries For announcements of prebuilt binaries for Linux, Mac OS X, and Windows, head over to the. Getting the source code The source code of SheepShaver (and ) is being hosted in a repository on GitHub: • • (~2MB) To download the current version of the repository via Git: $ git clone $ cd macemu/SheepShaver $ make links The last command creates links inside the 'SheepShaver' source tree to files in the 'BasiliskII' tree which are shared between both emulators. After downloading and setting up the repository you can, for example, try to compile the Unix version of SheepShaver: $ cd macemu/SheepShaver/src/Unix $./autogen.sh $ make. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Didn't I already see this years ago? Yes, SheepShaver originally appeared for BeOS in 1998 as a commercial application (first as shareware, then via the now long-defunct BeDepot). Due to the demise of Be, it has been re-released in 2002 as Open Source software under the GPL. Can I run MacOS X applications under Windows with this? Firstly, SheepShaver doesn't run under Windows. Secondly, MacOS X doesn't run under SheepShaver. Will you make a Windows version? I'm not a Windows programmer. What's with the silly name? It's a pun on “”. ![]() The ReactOS project recently showcased on YouTube that’s possible to virtualize the Mac OS X 10.4 operating system on their free and open-source Windows alternative operating system. Our “Watch” series of articles continues today with a very interesting one where you can see Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger running inside the ReactOS computer operating system, which we believe has come a long way, and it’s beginning to look like a viable alternative to Microsoft’s Windows 7 or Vista operating systems, perfect for desktop computers and laptops. The latest release,, showed us last month that it’s now possible to use Windows 10, Windows 8, and Windows Vista software on the free and open-source operating system that’s binary compatible with computer programs and device drivers made for Windows. It also introduced initial support () Remember to like our and our twitter for a chance to win a free Ubuntu laptop by Dell or HP! Top Trending Pages:|||.
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