The Infinite Mac project now allows any modern web browser to run the classic System 7 Macintosh operating system on virtually any device.

Infinite Mac provides a browser-based 68k Macintosh Quadra emulator that performs surprisingly well, enabling users to play vintage games, run old Mac applications, and enjoy some nostalgic time spent in a retro OS environment.

One of the standout features is persistent storage and data transfer between the emulated Mac and your own system while running System 7 via Infinite Mac, all made possible through the shared folder called “The Outside World.”

• Visit System7.app using a web browser to start running System 7 immediately

Once you access it, System 7 boots up right away inside the virtual Quadra:

You'll quickly find yourself at the desktop, where numerous pre-installed applications and games await for you to explore.

Do you remember Warcraft 2? Even a fairly advanced classic real-time strategy title like Warcraft 2 from years past can be played directly in the browser, and it runs quite smoothly. Keep in mind that if you experience video-related issues, adjust the game settings to avoid changing the screen resolution and it should work without problems.

If you encounter any trouble uploading files into the browser version of System 7, ensure that no content blockers are enabled for the website.

On the desktop, Stickies notes provide useful details about transferring files, applications, and other data back and forth with the virtual Quadra, as well as instructions for maintaining file persistence using the “The Outside World” share.

Should you need it, there are various online sources where you can download vintage Mac software to copy over and enjoy.

Below is a video from the developer demonstrating how everything works.

For those interested in more technical insights or broader background, check out the developer’s blog post detailing the Infinite Mac initiative.

While this URL (System7.app) launches the Macintosh OS System 7, there's also an emulator available for Mac OS 8 if you prefer to use a slightly more updated retro Mac operating system. Truly an amazing undertaking!

There are alternative methods to run older versions of Mac OS if you're curious, such as Mini vMac, PCE.js, Macintosh.js, Archive.org, and others, but when it comes to simplicity of use, Infinite Mac is tough to beat.

Enjoy the full experience of the classic Macintosh System 7 operating system!

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