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Faster, more efficient, friendlier and more capable than any previous Macintosh operating system, Mac OS 8 software represents the most important release of the Macintosh operating system since 1984.

Featuring PowerPC-native multitasking, a thoroughly updated desktop, an engaging new interface, a fully integrated suite of Internet services and sophisticated features, Mac OS 8 is the best choice for ease of use, multimedia, power and compatibility.

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Mac OS 8 Overview
See how Mac OS 8 sets a new standard for efficiency and user-friendliness with improved system performance and innovations:

News & Information
Find out how to update to Mac OS 8, plus more news in these areas:
  • Late Breaking News and technical updates about Mac OS 8, 8.1, and Rhapsody.
  • Product info as well as overview documents and press releases relating to Mac OS.

AppleScript
AppleScript enables Mac OS 8 to control applications and to transfer information, providing easy to use and powerful automation.

Language Kits
The Language Kit Updater for Mac OS 8 allows Language Kit customers to input, edit and print several languages in the same document. The Mac OS is the leading multilingual PC platform—available in 35 languages.

Mac OS 8.1
Building on the Internet services delivered in Mac OS 8, Mac OS 8.1 adds tighter integration of Internet Explorer and faster Java performance, plus a new file system that dramatically expands hard disk efficiency and dozens of other enhancements.

Updates & Upgrades
For existing Mac OS 8 owners, the Mac OS 8.1 system software update is available FREE on the Apple World Web at Apple Software Updates.

  • Mac OS 8 to 8.1 Upgrade program for customers who wish to have a Mac OS 8.1 full install CD.
  • Mac OS Up-To-Date for new Macintosh computers that didn't come preinstalled with
    Mac OS 8.0.

Mac OS Runtime for Java
Mac OS Runtime for Java (MRJ) allows Java programs to run as applications within the Mac OS, with support for the Java virtual machine and its associated Java class libraries.

ColorSync
ColorSync is the industry standard for managing color on monitors, scanners and many output and printing devices. ColorSync helps achieve repeatable, reliable and consistent color on screen and in print.

 

 

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