People, I have a predicament.

There’s a need for OS9 running on Leopard.

I’ve searched for answers and so far I was able to find 3 emulators: SheepShaver, Basilisk, and ViMac.

I’ve tried both SheepShaver and Basilisk. But until now I am not successful. Maybe it’s because of the ROM I used although I took it from an eMac with classic OS. Although, while typing this posting, it crossed my mind that the classic OS might have been 9.2 and based on the capability of SheepShaver, it can only support 9.0.

Anyway, that’s only an idea, not yet a fact.

That’s why I’m using this blog to seek help from those who were successful. If somebody could give me a ROM, I’d really appreciate it.

Thanks everyone!!

Jah!

VBox specs:

RAM 256MB

Disk Space 15GB

Installation

Installation in general is easy. There are already pre-defined options. You just have to choose if you really want them included. And, there’s also an option on how your Sabayon experience would be, like you can choose if you want it plain and simple or hard core linux user cause it’ll be on commandline all the way.

Bootup

It’s good enough. Quick enough for me.

Add/Remove Packages

At first I didn’t notice which one is it because launcher is way beyond what I expected it to be called. Here goes, it’s called Sulfur. Anyway, it quickly loaded available and installed packages.

Bundled Applications

1. Firefox 3

2. Pidgin 2.5.7

3. OpenOffice 3.1

4. Gnome Do

5. Entropy Repository Manager

What I like

I instantly noticed its theme, I like it! I can go nuts over such simple yet brilliant (for me) theme. It’s sophisticated looking if I may say so.

It’s easy to install.

What I don’t like

Having a transparent background for terminal set by default.

Final Words

There are many things that I am yet to discover about Sabayon Linux. This is actually the first time I ever used a Gentoo based Distribution so I’m a little excited. Actually, I’m dying to see if this distro can handle my laptop’s devices. Good thing its installer comes with LiveDVD. Yay!

I (we) used Windows XP for Compaq Presario CQ40.

I found it difficult to get device drivers for Linux.

But someone mentioned about Sabayon Linux.

I just might try that.

Of course, I need to secure myself a copy cause the guy who suggested Sabayon deleted his copy. I was hoping I could just borrow one because I don’t have all the time in the world to begin a download.

Therefore, I’d download it some time in the future.

Yes, not now. I have deadlines to meet. hehe..

VBox specs:
RAM 750MB
Disk Space 15GB

Installation
It’s easy breezy. Probably you’d mistake it for an entry level OS. You can include yum tools if you have a direct internet connection.

Bootup
It’s not sluggish. I can say that it didn’t cause me any trouble waiting for it to finish. Pretty nice.

Add/Remove Software
This requires direct internet connection though so that’s one of a few things that I don’t like about CentOS. However, adding/removing applications is easy.

Bundled Applications
1. Firefox 3
2. Gimp 2.2
3. Evolution
4. Rhythmbox 0.11.6

What I like
It’s easy to install and setup.
Not much of a difference from what I’ve been used to, hehe.

What I don’t like
Only the idea that the Package Manager will not show you anything if it wasn’t able to connect to any repository.

Final Words
I’m still tinkering it as a prospective server but for cloud computing, it’s good to go.

VBox specs:
RAM 750MB
Disk Space 15GB

OpenSolaris still goes for LiveCD before installation. That, I still like about it. You get to experience it without doing anything yet. And, OS installer is already cluded in the LiveCD.

Installation
It’s not as breezy as I thought it would be. It took a lot of time and what seems to be missing (just like before) is the liberty to choose which package I want or if I ever want Games to be installed.

Bootup
Is the same with the installation, it’s slow. I doubt it’s because of my vbox.

Package Manager
The built-in package manager is cool. It loaded a little sluggishly but afterwards, I really liked it. Searching for a package is easy, same with installing a package. All I needed to do for a successful install was to have an internet connection via NAT (which is easier than bridge).

Bundled Applications
1. Firefox 3.1 Beta 3
2. Thunderbird 2
3. Pidgin 2.5.5
4. Evolution 2.24.2
5. RhythmBox
6. Totem
7. Evince Document Viewer
What I like

• Desktop environment is very light. I like the theme, not too noob, not too pro.
• Package Manager loads faster than any other package manager I’ve seen. It’s actually easy to use. Simple keyword search is good enough.
• Lightweight due to its bundled applications.

What I don’t like

• CD/DVD Rom won’t mount automagically.
• Bootup is sluggish.
• Package selection during install is minimalist.
• Saving Network configuration is not fast enough for me. Same with other configurations like Network proxy.
• Can’t add optical media as repository.