| Need | Modern alternative | |------|--------------------| | Run PowerPC apps | Use (10.6.8) in a VM – better Rosetta support. | | Test web apps in old Safari | Use BrowserStack or MacStadium with real old Macs remotely. | | Legacy hardware drivers | Keep your old Mac offline and only transfer files via USB/SD. | | Nostalgia / UI exploration | Run Lion in UTM or VMware using a safe, self-created ISO. |
You have no guarantee of file integrity, and there is no moderation for malicious code.