“From the golden age of graphic design: Adobe Illustrator 10.0.3 for Mac — complete boxed edition with sealed manual and legendary reference card. Tested, working, and ready for collectors.” Back in the day, buying professional software was an experience in itself. You didn’t just get a CD — you received a beautifully designed box, a thick and comprehensive manual, the famous Quick Reference Card (a permanent fixture on every graphic designer’s desk), and a wealth of printed documentation. This Adobe Illustrator package perfectly represents that golden era of creative software. // What’s included? – Original Adobe Illustrator 10.0.3 CD-ROM; – Factory sealed User Guide; – Original documents and Quick Reference Card; – Original retail box. // Compatibility & System Requirements – Platform: PowerPC G3, G4, or dual G4; – Operating systems: Mac OS 9.1 / 9.2, Mac OS X 10.1 through Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger; – Memory: 128 MB RAM; – Storage: 180 MB available hard disk space. FYI: the CD-ROM has been tested on both Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X (Tiger) and is fully functional. // Extra context for buyers: Illustrator 10 vs later versions Adobe Illustrator 10 (released in 2002) is especially valued because it: – Runs natively on both Mac OS 9 and early Mac OS X, unlike later versions – Retains the classic, uncluttered Adobe interface many designers prefer – Works perfectly on PowerPC G3/G4 systems without modern system overhead – Represents the last era of Illustrator fully rooted in Classic Mac workflows Later versions (Illustrator CS and beyond): – Dropped Mac OS 9 support entirely – Require more powerful hardware – Shifted towards a more complex, modern UI > For vintage Mac users and collectors, Illustrator 10 is often considered the sweet spot between power, stability, and nostalgia. // Why this item stands out? – Complete original box set from the classic Adobe era; – Factory sealed manual — a rare bonus; – Cross-compatible with both OS 9 and early OS X systems; – Highly attractive for vintage Mac users, designers, and collectors. // Collector’s Note Adobe Illustrator 10 is a nostalgic favorite among creative professionals who worked on both Classic Mac OS and early Mac OS X platforms. Adobe Illustrator 10 marks one of the final major Illustrator releases designed to bridge the Classic Mac OS and early Mac OS X worlds. Original boxed copies with complete documentation have become increasingly scarce — especially with sealed manuals and reference cards intact. A beautiful and authentic piece of graphic design history and Macintosh heritage.