Newly developed browser emulators mean indulging in some Mac-based nostalgia is now easier than ever.
Emulators running the software of days gone by continue to get more authentic and easier to use on modern hardware – and booting up Mac OS 7 (or System 7) and Mac OS 8 is now as straightforward as loading up a new browser tab. The new engines are the result of some hard work from software engineer Mihai Parparita (via Ars Technica), building on the existing Basilisk II web emulator made by James Friend. They’re a must visit if you want to wallow in some old Mac nostalgia. You can access the emulators at system7.app or macos8.app, and after a few seconds you should be presented with a fully working interface. Take note of the tips at the side that give you some pointers in terms of making use of the software. Browser versions of classic macOS, Windows and DOS editions are nothing new of course – but the versions put together by Parparita feature persistent storage, file transfers, reduced CPU usage and a refreshed design.
