, you cannot run a standard ISO in modern virtualization software like VMware or VirtualBox on Intel or Apple Silicon Macs. Emulation Workarounds : Discussions on Reddit's r/mac suggest using for emulation. There is even a niche tutorial on r/jailbreak about booting it on an iPad using the UTM emulator. Hardware Compatibility

: Because the software is over 25 years old and no longer sold or supported, communities often point to Internet Archive as the primary sources for "legal" abandonware ISOs. Further Exploration Read a detailed Retrospective look at Mac OS X 10.0 Cheetah

In this article, we'll take a comprehensive look at Mac OS X 10.0, its features, and most importantly, where to find a reliable Mac OS X 10.0 ISO file. We'll also cover the process of creating a bootable USB drive from the ISO file and provide some helpful tips for installing and running Mac OS X 10.0.

Open Terminal and create a virtual hard drive (4GB is plenty for 10.0 + apps):