Macsurf, "modern" web browser for macOS 9

(github.com)

59 points by gattilorenz8 hours ago

6 comments

  • bensyverson18 minutes ago
    This is fantastic. To me, this is one of the greatest side-effects of agentic coding; adding new functionality to vintage, abandoned or obsolete hardware. It gives me hope for a solarpunk future where e-waste gets a more functional second life.
    • manytimesaway8 minutes ago
      So, making obsolete hardware relevant by using the technology that's accelerating their "irrelevanceness" ?
  • Cyan4882 hours ago
    When I owned a iMac G3, the Classilla browser was surprisingly good. Looks like development ended in 2021.<p>Also, the branding was &quot;Mac OS 9&quot;.
    • felixding1 hour ago
      Exactly. I don&#x27;t know why some people&#x27;d change the branding.
      • Springtime1 hour ago
        The project didn&#x27;t, only the HN submission title.
  • simgt2 hours ago
    Cool! I&#x27;ve been wondering for some time if a good low-distraction but pleasant environment could be an old Mac OS on a (good looking) Hackintosh. The UI was baked with UX research at least.
  • gcp1232 hours ago
    Freaking love it! Gonna put this on my 1998 Bondi Blue iMac G3 today.
  • iwontberude51 minutes ago
    Time to fire up the ol PowerMac G4 MDD (last native support for Mac OS 9)
  • hyperhello2 hours ago
    Absolutely love it.