Apple Mac OS Update 8.1

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Update Mac OS 8 for better performance.
Last updated on December 5, 2008
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Update Mac OS 8 for better performance.

Mac OS 8.1 offers faster Java performance and tighter integration with Internet Explorer. However, you can still use the Web browser of your choice. Mac OS 8.1 supports the new Extended Volume Format for hard disks (also known as HFS+), an option for PowerPC users only. The Extended Volume Format optimizes the storage capacity of large hard disks by decreasing the minimum size of a single file. Existing hard disks formatted with Mac OS Standard Format, including 68K machines, will continue to function in and be supported by Mac OS 8.1. Among the many enhancements and bug fixes offered in this update, PC Exchange and Open Transport have been improved. Be sure to read the included documentation before installing.

Apple Mac OS Update 8.1

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GENERAL

Release: January 19, 1998

Latest update: December 5, 2008

Version: 0

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Mac

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Mac OS X
Mac OS Classic

Additional Requirements: None

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Total Downloads: 237,474

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3.4/5

17 User Votes

Great OS update!
January 17, 2004
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I updated my OS 8.0 with no problems, BUT, before I installed it, I got major errors. I ended up re-installing my OS 8, then installing the update. After doing that, I didnt get any errors. My system was the Performa 5215CD. But, my Apple TV/Video system didnt work well, after you captured, the video would get off of the audio. Also, AppleShare, was VERY SLOW. I recommend updating to OS 8.1, then update EVERY AppleShare, and software you have.
Best choice for BasiliskII
November 7, 2003
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Mac OS 8.1 is the latest version to use on 68k macs, which means the best choice for emulators (there's no PPC emulator for uindoze). If you like Mac but have to use PC and choose to emulate Mac, you'll be suprised with the speed and stability of the OS. Just if there were no bugs in emulators..
Works Good
October 30, 2002
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I use a mac emulator with 8.0 in it and when it ran 8.1 it has improved better thanks APPLE
April 23, 2002
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April 2, 2002
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How can I remove the 8.1 update, or can I? Please respond.
If you are running 8.0, GET THIS!
October 13, 2001
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This will majorly improve Mac OS 8.0. 8.1 is more stable and contains support for extended hard drives. You may say this is the first step towards 8.5 and the newer generation of the Mac OS. However, if you don't have atleast 16 MB of Ram, you'd better stick with OS 7.x or upgrade!
GREat
August 24, 2001
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Graet
download for Power PC - Macintoch Performa 5200
May 18, 2001
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Apple Talk Versio 60 Quick Draw Version 1.3
easy download and easy install
April 18, 2001
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Will not download
March 13, 2001
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When i try to download about 3/4 of the way trough it says some type of error occured and it stops downloading will somebody please help?