If you have a Power Macintosh (or Performa model with 4 numeral name, such as 6110) most of your software should be compatible. However, please use the following guidelines:
- Refer to the list of bundled software which comes with your iMac (shown below) and see if any of your older applications are in the list. If so, use the version which comes with your iMac.
- If the older software were provided to you on a CD-ROM, use that original CD-ROM to install the software, rather than connecting the older Macintosh with your iMac and transferring the files over.
- Contact the software manufacturer regarding more recent application updates and compatibility information.
- The files you'll probably want the most are data files, such as databases, spreadsheets, letters written in a word processor and other such items. Consider transferring those files and using some of the bundled application software.
If you need assistance in determining how to connect your older Macintosh with your iMac, visit the iMac Connectivity Page for advice
Bundled Software
Below we've included a partial list of bundled software that shipped on the original iMac computer. In the U.S., the iMac shipped with Mac OS 8.1. It will also include QuickTime 3.0 Standard Edition and the following Apple and third-party applications:
Productivity Software:- ClarisWorks 5.0v1
- Quicken Deluxe 98 for Macintosh (CD)
Connectivity/Communications Software:- Total Access 2.01 (EarthLink)
- FAXstf 5.0
- Internet Explorer 4.01 (Part of Mac OS 8.1)
- Netscape Navigator 4.0.5 (Part of Mac OS 8.1)
- Outlook Express 4.01 (Part of Mac OS 8.1)
- America Online 4.0
Personal Development Software ('fun stuff"):- MDK (CD, not preinstalled)
- Nanosaur
- Kai's Photo Soap SE 1.0 (CD, not preinstalled)
- Williams-Sonoma Guide to Good Cooking (CD)