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ZacOS 9 is a complete desktop for Debian Linux in the style of Mac OS 8 and 9, drawn pixel by pixel from scratch. The window manager, the Sniffer file browser, the menu bar and every control panel were written for it, so everything looks and behaves the same way, down to the scroll arrows.
Run Firefox, LibreOffice, GIMP and the rest of Debian (plus Flathub) in the Platinum look, start classic Mac OS in the built-in SheepShaver emulator with your own ROM, and share files with old Macs over AppleTalk and AFP.
Download the ISO, write it to a USB stick and try it live; install it from the desktop when you're ready.
ZacOS 9 is an independent project, not affiliated with Apple Inc. No Apple code, ROMs, fonts or icons are included.
Features
- Pixel-faithful Platinum desktop, menus and windows, drawn from scratch
- Spatial Sniffer file windows with labels, Get Info, Find and spring-loaded folders
- Zac menu with desk accessories: Calculator, Notepad, Stash, Dog Ears, Key Tags
- Real control panels: Appearance, Sound, Monitors, Energy Saver, Users and more
- Software window for Debian and Flathub applications
- Software Update for ZacOS releases and Debian security fixes
- Classic Mac OS in the built-in SheepShaver emulator (bring your own ROM)
- Connect to and share with old Macs over AFP and AppleTalk, and Windows over SMB
- Reads Mac HFS and HFS+ disks and disk images
- Windows programs through Wine
- Desktop patterns (including classic Mac ppat), wallpaper, themes and sound sets
- Accounts, Limited and Guest accounts, Puppy Mode, keychain and screen lock
- Live USB to try it; installs to a whole disk or beside another system
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