Apple Mac OS Update 8.6

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Developer’s Description

Update Mac OS 8.5 or 8.5.1 to OS 8.6 for improved system performance.

Update Mac OS 8.5 or 8.5.1 to 8.6 for better system performance. Mac OS 8.6 offers improvements for Sherlock, improved media integration, greater device access and capabilities, improved printing and font mangagement, PowerBook energy efficiency, and support for Mac OS X Server. The download also includes Sherlock 2.1, LaserWriter 8.6.5, and Game Sprockets 1.1.4, among other Apple software updates.

Apple Mac OS Update 8.6

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GENERAL

Release: May 10, 1999

Latest update: February 29, 2024

Version: 0

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Mac

Operating System

Mac OS X
Mac OS Classic

Additional Requirements: PowerPC, Mac OS 8.5 (US/English), 24MB RAM, 190MB disk space (for both 8.5 and 8.6 update to coexist), Disk Copy

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3.1/5

67 User Votes

just an error 39...
XeliousJuly 14, 2007
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Error -39 is an issue, but...
MacintrashMarch 22, 2005
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I can't believe all the whining and complaining about "Error-39" but NOT ONE solution or account of anyone even attempting to solve this problem on their own. No wonder Mac has only a few percent market share. Anyway, here is some advice that worked for this PC user who recently had reason to compute with fruit: <p> <p>After installing OS 8.5 from CD I went on-line and upgraded Internet Explorer to v5.1.7 so that I could properly view this webpage. Then I downloaded this update and got the "Error-39". Then I re-downloaded it, meanwhile doing some internet research. I found out that to turn off extensions I had to boot up while holding down the SHIFT key. I did this, then clicked on "Mac OS 8.6 Update.smi", and it installed flawlessly, no "Error -39". <p> <p>There you have it, one solution that worked for a PC-turned-Mac-user-for-a-day.
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It's is very good and has a great potential.
November 16, 2004
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Are You HOSING ME?
January 24, 2004
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I thought I was a bit of a tool for using OS 9 here in the glorious heyday of OS X, but then I found out people were still using OS 8 and my frown turned UPSIDE DOWN! Hey, cool kids, wanna upload some software to our NEWTONS? HAHAHA!! That's an Apple joke, HOLMES!
The Macintosh Equivalent of Windows 98.
December 26, 2003
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With MacOS 8.6 installed on you PowerPC system you can now use USB Devices. It also includes a greater level of stability over OS 8.5 and its PC counter-part. This is the Perfect update for any Mac that cannot operate under MacOS 9.
ali
March 8, 2003
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tommy rayder 1
If you can't run 9 atleast run 8.6
February 21, 2003
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I know, I know, I should get out of the dark ages and get a new Mac and OS X, but my my job helping people run their macs doesn't afford me that yet. The biggest drag about 8.6 now is I have the hardest time finding the 8.6 compatible software anymore. (Which is why I've come here to look for some)
November 28, 2002
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November 28, 2002
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November 14, 2002
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