We're considering ordering an imac G3 or Emac for my mom for mothers day. I'm thinking the only issue with that is compatibility. Now she really needs Powerpoint, Word, and other Microsoft Office programs. We have the install CDs for these. Would we be able to install and use these on an Apple? I belive it would be running OS 9.

 

are the programs on the cd's for mac or pc? and if they're mac, what operating system recommendation is listed on the cd or box?

 

They were originally bought for running on Windows. So I'm assuming that's what they're for.

 

then no, they cannot run on the mac os9. but you can get the program to run windows on your mac (might have to be os10) and run it and install your programs. but i'd recommend just buying microsoft office for mac, it's a lot nicer considering office was originally designed to operate on a mac first.

 

Man. I'm trying to find the Office that would sell for OS9. But I can't find a thing. All the Microsoft Office things I can find are for OSX or later.

 

dude you do realize that both of those systems are like 5 years old right? at the very least get a G4 iMac, Some of the eMac's wont run Mac OS X 10.5 and if it will you wont have any support with it

 

See if iwork will work as well. its cheaper then office for mac and you can transfer files either way. I am not sure if it works off os9

 

i was going to suggest the same thing, but then again, we're not writing the check to pay for one, he's probably just trying to find something that will work with microsoft office so his mom can work on for cheap.

 

Yes, I do realize that these operating systems are painfuly old and out of date. But they fit what she needs perfectley, other than the whole Office thing. iwork? Is that just Apples version of Office?

 

Yes. the best part is its only $80 !!!