Apple Mac OS Update 8.6

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Popularity:
#6 in BIOS & System Updates (out of 61 products)
License:
Free
Editor's Rating:
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Average User Rating:
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Downloads:
291,640
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
Limitations:
No limitations
Date Added:
May 10, 1999
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Publisher's description of Apple Mac OS Update 8.6

From Apple:

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.

Note: Some people have received "Error-39" messages after downloading. If you encounter this error, we suggest disabling StuffIt extensions before downloading, or using Internet Explorer's downloading utility for the download.

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4 stars

Version: Apple Mac OS Update 8.6

"just an error 39..."

by Xelious on July 14, 2007

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4 stars

Version: Apple Mac OS Update 8.6

"Error -39 is an issue, but..."

by Macintrash on March 22, 2005

Pros: 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:

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".

There you have it, one solution that worked for a PC-turned-Mac-user-for-a-day.

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5 stars

Version: Apple Mac OS Update 8.6

"Are You HOSING ME?"

Summary: 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 ... read more >>

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5 stars

Version: Apple Mac OS Update 8.6

"The Macintosh Equivalent of Windows 98."

Summary: 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.

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5 stars

Version: Apple Mac OS Update 8.6

"If you can't run 9 atleast run 8.6"

Summary: 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... read more >>

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