Open ScriptEditor and paste in the following lines:
-- Start ScriptYou could skip the commented lines, obviously. After creating the script, select "Save as Run-Only" from the File manu and change the format to "Application" and save the script.
tell application "Finder"
if (name of (every application process)) contains "Classic Support" then
say "Classic is running."
else
say "Classic is not running."
end if
end tell
-- End Script
Once saved, just double-click the script and your Mac will audibly tell you whether Classic is running or not. Place the script in the dock or a Finder toolbar for fast access.

