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  Mac OS 8 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mac OS 8 is a series of versions of the Mac OS that supported a transition through major changes in the Macintosh hardware platform.
Released October 17, 1998, Mac OS 8.5 was the first version of the Mac OS to run solely on Macs equipped with a PowerPC processor.
Mac OS 8.5.1, released December 7, 1998, was a minor update to Mac OS 8.5 that fixed a number of bugs that were causing crashes and data corruption.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mac_OS_8   (1100 words)

  
 The Mac Observer: Mac OS 8 - Resistance Is Futile
Mac OS 8 (a.k.a., Tempo), the semi-successor to Apple's now-defunct Copland project, officially was announced on July 22, and is expected to reach stores by July 26th.
OS 8 will run in as little as 8 MB of physical memory (with virtual memory on, and set to 16 MB), but we recommend having at least 16 MB of physical RAM for satisfactory performance (and preferably 32 MB of real RAM to be comfortably safe).
Mac OS users have always had the ability to display full screen images on their desktops, but only through the use of a shareware add-ons.
www.macobserver.com /features/macos8.shtml   (2962 words)

  
 Technical Note TN1163: Mac OS 8.6
Mac OS 8.6 can be installed on any Macintosh that originally shipped with a PowerPC processor that has at least 24 megabytes of physical RAM and a minimum of 32 megabytes of logical RAM (virtual memory is set to 64 megabytes by default if there is less than 64 megabytes of physical RAM installed).
Mac OS 8.6 is tested and qualified by Apple to run on Apple PowerPC-based Mac OS computers.
Mac OS 8.6 introduces locales for retrieval of language and region specific information and parameters for use in other Mac OS services.
developer.apple.com /technotes/tn/tn1163.html   (7138 words)

  
 Wired News: Mac OS 8 Arrives
On Tuesday, Apple Computer is expected to unveil Mac OS 8, the first overhaul of its operating system in nearly seven years, delivering improvements in performance, simplifying its user interface, and making it easier to connect to the Internet.
For the average user, the $99 Mac OS 8's most obvious difference will be the so-called "platinum appearance," a somewhat new look that replaces the flat 2-D appearance of past systems with 3-D-looking objects shaded in gray.
More importantly, however, the Mac OS 8 improvements may be enough to convince computer buyers who are sitting on the fence between a Mac and a Windows machine to go with a Macintosh, he said.
www.wired.com /news/technology/0,1282,5349,00.html   (727 words)

  
 Mac OS 8.5
Mac OS 8.5 is PowerPC native, the speed to open and to close some applications, to copy and to delete are significantly increased from previous versions.
Mac OS Easy Open and PC Exchange were merged into File Exchange.
However, my impression is that Mac OS 8.5 has significant improvements that work even for the usual Mac user, that is, for those users who do not use heavy duty image rendering programs.
www.dicas.com /MacOs/MacOS85.html   (3197 words)

  
 Mac OS - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mac OS, which stands for Macintosh Operating System, is the trademarked name for a series of graphical user interface-based operating systems developed by Apple Computer for their Macintosh line of computer systems.
System 7.5.1 was the first to include the Mac OS logo (a variation on the original "Happy Mac" smiley face Finder startup icon), and Mac OS 7.6 was the first to be named "Mac OS" (to ensure that users would still identify it with Apple, even when used in "clones" from other companies).
The Mac OS memory management describes how the Macintosh managed RAM and virtual memory before the switch to the Unix-based Mac OS X. It has been defunct since Mac OS X, but most of the APIs are still available via the Carbon compatibility layer.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mac_OS   (2804 words)

  
 Mac OS history - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The first version of the Mac OS is easily distinguished between other operating systems from the same period because it does not use a command line interface; it was one of the first operating systems to use an entirely graphical user interface.
Mac OS 8.1 saw the introduction of an updated version of the HFS and HFS+ file systems, which fixed many of the limitations of the earlier system (HFS+ continues to be used in Mac OS X).
Mac OS 9 was released on October 23, 1999.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mac_OS_history   (2515 words)

  
 Technical Note TN1121: Mac OS 8.1
Under Mac OS 8 and later, this field is used by Finder; if Finder ever relinquishes the use of the field, it will set this bit.
Mac OS 8.1 introduces a few changes to the existing File Manager API that developers should be aware of.
In Mac OS 8.1, the Text Encoding Converter extension is a required system component; the Extensions Manager will not allow it to be disabled, Finder will issue a warning if a user attempts to remove it, and a boot warning will be issued if it is not present.
developer.apple.com /technotes/tn/tn1121.html   (8471 words)

  
 MacVolPlace - Mac OS 8 ReadMe   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
When you install Mac OS 8 your previous setting is used as the default, but you can now select different settings for each of your folders and the desktop.
If you perform a clean installation of Mac OS 8, and an icon for your printer is not available in the Chooser, you may need to reinstall the software that came with your printer.
Mac OS 8 can perform other tasks while copying files so it's possible to accidentally erase the pictures before they have been copied from the camera.
oit.utk.edu /macvolplace/macos8readme.php   (3557 words)

  
 Release Mac OS 8.1 and 8.5.1 Petition
In the same spirit that prompted Apple to release the complete Mac OS 7.5.3 operating system as a free download several years ago, we also believe that Apple should also make the complete Mac OS 8.1 and 8.5.1 operating systems available for free public download.
And while Mac OS 7.5.3 was the last incarnation to support "32-bit dirty" machines (II, IIx, IIcx, and SE/30), MacOS 7.6.1 (which is little more than an update to 7.5.3, both freely available from Apple) was the last incarnation to support 68030 and earlier processors.
The Release Mac OS 8.1 and 8.5.1 Petition to Apple Computer, Inc. was created by owners and enthusiasts of legacy Macintosh systems and written by Steve Godun.
www.petitiononline.com /macos8x/petition.html   (516 words)

  
 Mac OS 8.5 Cross-Platform Issues
However, upon beta testing Mac OS 8.5, "all problems (minus the printing issues present on all machines) have been resolved." Bascom is running the Client 5.11 with latest released update.
In QuarkXpress or Freehand 8 (or anything else that uses the LaserWriter printer driver dialog box) You can tell the PostScript screens to angle, but when printed to a Harlequin RIP they all come in at 45 degrees this is with the programs separating the colors NOT the RIP.
Mac OS 8.1 to Mac OS 8.6 appear to have a problem when you try to save a file to a folder with more than 500 items.
www.macwindows.com /MacOS85.html   (6001 words)

  
 AppleInsider- Mac OS 8.6 Revealed!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The Macintosh community will not be able to get a hold of Mac OS 8.6 in February, and they probably won't be able to snag a copy of the Mac OS upgrade in March either.
Mac OS 8.6, code named "Veronica", will be much more than just a big fix release, sources explained late last evening.
Mac OS 8.6 will be the first OS release to include Game Sprockets as part of the default install, a move by Apple that we've often alluded to in past articles.
www.appleinsider.com /articles/9812/veronica.shtml   (739 words)

  
 Mac OS 8.6 & 9.x
Apple's Mac OS 8.6 and Mac OS 9.x are supported by many LSPs (local support providers).
The full install of Mac OS 8.x/9.x uses between 85 and 520 megabytes of hard disk space, depending on the type of Macintosh and the choices made during the install.
Mac OS 9.2.1, Mac OS 9.1, Mac OS 9.0, and Mac OS 8.6 articles provide an overview of supported Mac OS releases.
www.upenn.edu /computing/help/doc/os/mac   (322 words)

  
 Mac TeX/LaTeX Web Site
TeX on Mac OS X Mailing List and your messages will be sent to the other list subscribers.
The Mac OS code is now part of the standard source distribution of Emacs.
When the Mac OS X version is released, I must give Emacs a try, I have heard sooooooooo many good things about it.
www.esm.psu.edu /mac-tex/default9.html   (2995 words)

  
 Apple - Apple - Mac OS X - Leopard Sneak Peek
Mac OS X Tiger was ahead of its time in 2005.
All features referenced in the Mac OS X Leopard Sneak Peek are subject to change.
Mac OS X Tiger delivers features which make it easy to find, access, and enjoy everything on your computer.
www.apple.com /macosx/leopard/index.html   (665 words)

  
 Mac-Forums.com - Mac Os 8.0
I went to drive setup on the OS 8.0 CD...but the fields are greyed out....says "not supported"...Is there a way I can get drivers transferred from PC to MAC...I can download the FWB Hard Disk drivers toolkit but I'm on Windows...the Mac has no software, internet, etc......I just have the OS 8.0 CD...
Mac Specs: G4 Quicksilver w/Sonnet 1GHz Encore ST HDT is a commercial product, I don't think that you can download it.
One thing to check before this goes too far: If you are using an OS 8 installer CD or restore CD from a specific model like an iMac or a beige G3 it probably won't work on a Umax.
www.mac-forums.com /forums/showthread.php?t=9231   (742 words)

  
 Mac-Forums.com - Mac OS 8.5.x Problem
There are several normal and admin accounts already setup, and I really want to upgrade the computer to OS X; but, I don't believe I can actually change anything without access to the admin account(s).
Anyway I can just boot from the OS X CD, because I can't seem to figure out how to for the life of me, or possibly get access to the admin accounts without the passwords.
Also, please keep in mind that I'm a Mac n00b, and this is my frist Mac, lol.
www.mac-forums.com /forums/showthread.php?t=9553   (587 words)

  
 Mac OS 9 Compatibility, Upgrades, and Resources
If you have an older Mac that is not supported by OS X - or even one of the slower G3 machines that is - there is still a strong case to me made for running OS 9, which is a great operating system.
Apple has posted a handy compatibility table outlining which Mac models, from the '040 Centris machines of the early 90s through the new aluminum PowerBooks, are supported (or not) by the Classic Mac OS versions 8.x and 9.x.
The only currently available new Macs that can dual-boot into OS 9 are the recently upgraded 800 MHz and 900 MHz iBooks, the 15" PowerBook G4 models, and a smattering of holdover dual bootable configurations of the original Mirror Drive Door G4 Power Mac.
lowendmac.com /misc/03/0505.html   (1615 words)

  
 My Mac Online: The Archives: November 1998: Special Feature - Mac OS 8.5
Seriously, though, the ability to search sites such as our own right from the Mac OS Finder is a feature currently unavailable to Windows users, and is a powerful reason for new computer buyers to choose a Mac OS computer.
Mac OS 8.5 represents a huge technological leap for the Mac, and shows how far the Mac has really come in a relatively short time.
Mac OS 8.1 to Mac OS 8.5 had more innovations and improvements than Windows 98 did over Windows 95, and that took three years!
www.mymac.com /archives/nov_98/macos_85.shtml   (1881 words)

  
 Apple - Mac OS 8.0/8.1 Support [USA]
Mac OS 8 was the state of the art Macintosh operating system when it was released in 1997.
Mac OS 8/8.1 is no longer the state of the art Macintosh operating system and Apple encourages customers to visit the Mac OS Web site to learn about the latest developments in Macintosh Operating Systems.
For customers who have Mac OS 8 installed the Mac OS 8.1 update is available for downloading from Apple Software Downloads.
www.info.apple.com /usen/macos8.1   (341 words)

  
 Accession to Mac OS 8.1
My first project is to get Mac OS 8.1 running on a Quadra 605.
Waiting patiently for the screen to come on and the little "happy Mac" to pop up (a character I have become quite fond of), I realized something was wrong.
Low End Mac is an independent publication and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Apple Computer.
lowendmac.com /meta/991005.shtml   (1138 words)

  
 The Mac Observer--Mac OS 8.5: GO FOR IT! Part I
After hearing about Mac OS 8.5 non-stop for over a week, you may already be suffering from feature-itis overload.
Mac publications and web sites alike are singing the praises of Apple's latest Mac OS upgrade, and you're probably wondering, "Do I really NEED to drop $99 on another upgrade?"
Mac OS 8.5's moniker indicates that this isn't so much an upgrade as it is a refinement of Mac OS 8.0, but OH, what a refinement.
www.macobserver.com /features/mikelambert/macos85/os85.shtml   (868 words)

  
 MacOS 8.1
One of the more obvious improvements introduced in MacOS 8 is the 3-d window appearance.
The default e-mail program installed with Mac OS 8 is Claris E-mailer lite.
Finally, MacOS 8 uses several "assistants" (or wizards in Microsoft-speak) to guide users through a series of complicated tasks.
toastytech.com /guis/macos81.html   (341 words)

  
 MacTeX: "Classic" Implementations of TeX
The Carbon programs require at least Mac OS 8.6 and CarbonLib 1.0.4 and run natively on Mac OS X. The Classic programs require at least Mac OS 8.1.
Andrew Trevorrow has released OzTeX 5.0b4 for Mac OS 8/9/X. If you've already installed OzTeX 4.1b3 or 5.0b* then all you need to do is replace your existing Oz* applications with the new versions.
The full psfonts/adobe metrics are about 1.5M and contain the same metrics as the basic psfonts/adobe metrics as well as the metrics for Optima, Utopia, Bembo, and a number of other fonts.
www.esm.psu.edu /mac-tex/versions.html   (2546 words)

  
 Mac OS at MIT: Mac OS 8.6
Support for Mac OS 8.6 will be discontinued on 06/30/2003.
Below are the requirements needed in order to run Mac OS 8.6 at MIT.
You cannot use this version of the Mac OS if your computer has been upgraded with a Power Macintosh processor card but still has a 68040 (or earlier) processor that is accessed during startup.
itinfo.mit.edu /product?vid=414   (92 words)

  
 PPP and Mac OS 8/9   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
TCP/IP If you are missing any of these control panels, you must reinstall the Mac OS before continuing.
If you have an external modem, make sure it is attached to the modem or USB port on your Mac, and that it is turned on.
Then, click on the PPP (OS 8) or Remote Access (OS 8.5 or higher) control panel window and click on the Disconnect button.
www.temple.edu /cs/connect/OS8and9PPP.html   (1156 words)

  
 MacOmelet: Easter Eggs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Many of these tips have been collected from MacAddict, Mac OS 8 Easter Eggs and Ogrady or submitted by MacOmelet Visitors, I also found discovered many of them myself.
This egg has been around in the pre-release versions of OS 8 since 8.0 and some reminants existed in the system file, but 8.5 is the first time that a final system version includes it.
One of the new cool features of Mac OS 8 is how files and folders are dated in the list views.
users.aol.com /bergerdg/easter.html   (997 words)

  
 MacNN | mProjector for Flash 8, Mac OS X
Screentime Media today announced the release of mProjector for Flash 8, for Mac OS X and Windows.
In addition, mProjector enhances Flash 8 with custom ActionScript classes that can create child windows, animate the Windows system tray or Mac dock icon, generate a unique user id, download files, check for an internet connection, get the mouse position, respond to activate/deactivate events.
mProjector costs $200 for one OS or $300 for Mac OS X and Windows, while upgrades to mProjector for Flash 8 are free for all registered users.
www.macnn.com /articles/06/01/11/flash.8.for.mac.os.x   (416 words)

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