USB Overdrive (Classic) for Mac

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Version:

1.4
Total Downloads:

40,789
Date Added:

Feb. 28, 2003
Price:

Free to try; $20.00 to buy

File Size:

303.78KB
Downloads Last Week:

10
Platform:

Mac
Product ranking:

#3 in Keyboard Drivers

Publisher's Description

From Alessandro Levi Montalcini: From the developer: The USB Overdrive is a driver for Mac OS 9.x or later that handles any USB mouse, trackball, joystick and gamepad from any manufacturer and lets you configure them either globally or on a per-application basis. It reads all kinds of wheels, buttons, switches and controls and supports scrolling, keyboard emulation, launching and all the usual stuff like clicking, control-clicking and so forth. The USB Overdrive can easily handle several USB devices at once.

Version 1.4 enables mouse wheel scrolling in Classic applications under Mac OS X 10.2 and later. New features under Mac OS 9 include a 'Use Global Settings' command, support for the Logitech MX500 and MX700 8-button mice, support for the Microsoft Sidewinder Strategic Commander, support for GyroPoint devices, and more.

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"LOVE THIS PRODUCT!!!"

Al DiMarco October 16, 2011 / Version: USB Overdrive (Classic) 1.4

2011-10-16 05:39:14 | By Al DiMarco

Pros

I use an old music software program on an old Mac running OS 9.1. I have always hated that I couldn't scroll with a scroll wheel but after installing USB overdrive (very simple, worked perfectly immediately) I can not only scroll up and down with a standard PC mouse scroll wheel but I can scroll SIDEWAYS! I'm in love. This changes my work flow completely and drops the aggravation factor immensely. Really, I'm thrilled. For 20 bucks? Sold!

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I have only just started using the product and so have no cons to report. Maybe in the future but I doubt it. :)

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"Just what I needed"

patacha June 21, 2007 / Version: USB Overdrive (Classic) 1.4

2007-06-21 10:14:47 | By patacha

Pros

If you still use MAC OS 9.2 you cannot benefit of the write button and weel of most standard mice. Logitech for exemple support only MAC X et does not offer any driver for OS 9.

USB Overdrive solve the problem whith his very simple interface. Easy to install, works perfectly (no software conflict). Great little software !

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"Great little software"

September 01, 2004 / Version: USB Overdrive (Classic) 1.4

2004-09-01 00:18:22

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Updated to OS X a few weeks ago, used Word 98 as a Classic application and couldn't scroll anymore! My Logitech mouse driver didn't work in Classic. USB Overdrive changed that within seconds, now everything is fine again, thanks.

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"100% satisfied"

December 22, 2003 / Version: USB Overdrive (Classic) 1.4

2003-12-22 18:12:55

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Works great on jotsticks.
tweaks out my Cyborg 3D.
and my trackball likes it too

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"Finally...a program that lets you scroll using a ("PC Only") mouse on your Mac !!!"

September 05, 2003 / Version: USB Overdrive (Classic) 1.4

2003-09-05 20:53:00

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We recently added Kensington USB Scroll Mice as a new product line at our eBay Store.

Kensington claimed that the mouse works on Windows only. However, as Mac users, we needed a way to test the mouse ourselves in order to make recommendations to our customers. This program installed easily on both my OS 9 and OS X systems, and has many customizable features that can be tailored to specific applications and needs. You can program each button to do anything from a double-click to launching a URL.

It is very smooth in design and feel, and should satisfy both the casual and pro Mac user. We'll certainly be recommending it to all our Mac using customers...Bravo!

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General
Publisher	Alessandro Levi Montalcini
Publisher web site	http://www.montalcini.com/
Release Date	February 28, 2003
Date Added	February 28, 2003
Version	1.4

Category
Category	Drivers
Subcategory	Keyboard Drivers

Operating Systems
Operating Systems	Mac/OS Classic
Additional Requirements	Mac OS 9.x/10.x, USB input device

Download Information
File Size	303.78KB
File Name	usb-overdrive-14.hqx.hqx

Popularity
Total Downloads	40,789
Downloads Last Week	10

Pricing
License Model	Free to try
Limitations	Not available
Price	$20

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