OS/2 PPC on the Apple Network Server (and TNT Macs)

PappaDF

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Aug 4, 2026
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This is another breakout thread from Apple Network Server MacOS based ROMs found. Running OS/2 on ANS 500/700 (or any TNT family hardware) is of course a side track with limited practical value. It's more on the topic - can it be done?

Note that AI tools have been used as part of this work. I know that is a red flag for some and I fully respect that.

I'm surprised you got that far. OS/2 PowerPC was a big mess. A lot didn't work even on the few systems where it was supported.

If anyone wants play around with it, I have now pushed it here: https://github.com/pappadf/powermac-os2

I have also recorded a proper example: