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 ===== Step One: Buy A Mac ===== ===== Step One: Buy A Mac =====
  
-The sad fact is that legally you must own a 68k Macintosh in order to use it's ROM image with a Mac emulator. You will need a ROM image from any 68030 or 68040 Mac to use the current Mac emulators, but soon there will be Power PC emulators one of which will require a PPC ROM. [[http://www.ebay.com|eBay]] is a good source of cheap Macs, but look around at local Mac repair shops in your area for specials (check the Yellow Pages under "computer repair/dealers" and look for an Apple Certified dealer). Remember that you want a Mac with a 68030 or 68040 processor.  **This guide is not for grabbing ROMs from PPC Machines.  Instead, check out [[sheepshaver roms|this guide]] for ideas.**+The sad fact is that legally you must own a 68k Macintosh in order to use it's ROM image with a Mac emulator. You will need a ROM image from any 68030 or 68040 Mac to use the current Mac emulators, but soon there will be Power PC emulators one of which will require a PPC ROM. [[http://www.ebay.com|eBay]] is a good source of cheap Macs, but look around at local Mac repair shops in your area for specials (check the Yellow Pages under "computer repair/dealers" and look for an Apple Certified dealer). Remember that you want a Mac with a 68030 or 68040 processor.  
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 +**Note**: This guide is not for grabbing ROMs from PPC Machines.  Instead, check out [[sheepshaver roms|this guide]] for ideas.  Also consult [[http://www.emaculation.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6113|this forum thread]] on the subject.
  
 ===== Step Two: Make Sure That PC Exchange Is Installed On Your Mac ===== ===== Step Two: Make Sure That PC Exchange Is Installed On Your Mac =====