Upgrading Quark to version X

[Jay]

Hey everyone.  I plan on getting a new computer around the end of this year, as well as the new X version of Quark.  I currently have Quark 4.1 which I can only run in Classic.  Follow me here...  Do the new Macs that don't boot into 9 still run classic?  Otherwise how would one upgrade Quark 4 (OS 9) to the X version if they can't run 9.

I am sure this is a very easy question.  But hey!  There are no stupid questions, just stupid people  

Thanks!!
Jay

[kelly]

As far as I know, they will continue Classic support for years yet.

[tacit]

Computers that will not boot 9 still support Classic.

[Paddy]

Jay, in addition to the answers above, if you're wondering how an OS X upgrade can be installed if you don't have the earlier version installed, I've found that most OS X-only upgrades recognize that the person installing them might just not have or want their earlier version cluttering up a little-used Classic partition, and allow you to install the upgrade by entering the earlier version's serial number. Adobe does it this way - I don't have anything earlier than Photoshop 7 on my Powerbook. I'm not sure what Quark does, but I would hope that it would be similar. No sense in weighing down your system with stuff you never use anymore.