Executor (software)
 Executor's "browser" Interface | |
| Developer(s) | Clifford Matthews |
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| Initial release | 1990 |
| Final release | 2.1
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| Repository | |
| Written in | C |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows, Linux, Mac OS X (x86) |
| Type | Emulation/Compatibility layer |
| License | MIT license |
Executor is a software application that allows Motorola 68000-based classic Mac OS programs to be run on various x86-based operating systems. Executor was created by ARDI (Abacus Research and Development, Inc.). As of 2005, Executor development has been indefinitely postponed; as of 2008, it was made available as open source software.[1]
Overview
Unlike other true Macintosh emulators, Executor requires no startup ROM images or other Apple intellectual property.[2] Executor, much like Wine for running Windows applica
Current status
Currently, Executor isn't being supported or developed. Clifford Matthews, ARDI's founder, released serial codes that worked until December 31, 2006, and again until the end of June 2007. On July 23, 2007, a new working serial code with no expiration date was released,[3] while the status of Executor remains unchanged.[4]
After considering an open source release of the source code for some time, Matthews released the source code for the executor and syn68k applications on October 5, 2008, under a very permissive MIT-style license.
References
- ^ "ARDI website". Archived from the original on 2009-04-01. Retrieved 2009-02-24.
- ^ "Setting up Executor For Windows". E-Maculation. January 2009. Retrieved 2010-08-30.
- ^ "ARDI,an Emulation and Reverse-Engineering Company". Archived from the original on 2009-07-18. Retrieved 2009-07-13.
- ^ "ARDI website". Archived from the original on 2007-07-01. Retrieved 2007-07-24.