New Software Links

Introduction

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1. Newer versions for items included with OS 8.6
   
2. Third party software updates needed for OS 8.6 compatibility
3. Software for enhancing OS 8.6

Newer versions for items included with OS 8.6

• Mac OS 8.6 update - for OS 8.5 or 8.5.1 users or order the bootable 8.6 CD
  
• QuickTime 4.0b24 - for viewing, playing, editing most all types of media
  
• USB Mass Storage Support - drivers for USB storage media of this class
  
• Remote Access Client 3.1.3 - for remote dial-in server connections
  
• Speech Recognition 1.5.4 - voice control for your Mac
  
• Apple OpenGL 1.0 - 3D libraries for for apps that use OpenGL
  
• MRJ 2.1.2 - Mac OS Runtime for Java, Apple's implementation of the Java Virtual Machine
  
• Disk Copy 6.3.3 - Mount disk images on your desktop, make exact copies of floppy disks
  
• ColorSync 2.6.1 - color management system
  
• Drive Setup 1.7.2 - drive utility to update driver, initialize or test a hard drive
  
• Open Transport Extras 2.0.3 - extras that are included on the 8.6 CD
  
• AppleScript Extras 1.1 - extras that are included on the 8.6 CD
• Iomega driver 6.04 - (IomegaWare 1.1.3) software & driver for Iomega drives: Zip, Jaz, Buz
  
• Microsoft IE & Outlook Express 4.5 - Internet Explorer browser or OE email client
  
• Netscape Communicator 4.6 - available in 40bit & 128bit versions
  
• ixMicro ix3D 1.05.102 - for bundled ixMicro cards (128bit 2D/3D graphics accelerator card)
  
• ixMicro TwinTurbo 4.0.6 - for 9600s bundled with the IMS TwinTurbo 128 video card
  
• PC card 8.5 net patch - may get DOS Compatibility cards to work, patches "PC Network Extension"

Third party software updates needed for OS 8.6 compatibility

• Momentum SmartPorts 5.5b1 - drivers for 'Q' and all their other serial 'Port' expansion devices
  
• AppleShare IP Update 6.2 - now available as a free update for any 6.x version
  
• Sonnet Crescendo1.3.6 - driver for the G3 upgrade cards
  
• Mac the Scope 2.7.1 - spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, RTA and signal generator
  
• Initio Miles SCSI cards - updated firmware & drivers for all cards
  
• Adobe Type Manager Deluxe 4.5 - now shipping the font organizer solution
  
• MacPOS 99.05 - inventory control & Point of Sale software
  
• Vimage Vpower PF 1.1b1 - driver for Vimage G3 cards, fix for 54xx and 64xx Macs
  
• XLR8 G3 Control 1.3.2 - auto sets optimum speed for any G3, includes new hardware diagnostics
  
• SoftArc FirstClass client 5.51 - client for their e-mail, groupware and intranet solution
  
• Momentum uConnect 3.0 - drivers for the USB to serial device adapter product
  
• Conflict Catcher 8.0.5 - fixes for use with OS 8.6 & more
  
• PowerPrint USB update - allows a USB connection to most any printer Mac or PC
  
• Connectix Virtual PC 2.1.3 - fixes for their Windows emulation software
  
• FWB Hard Disk ToolKit 3.0.2 - more drive support and other fixes
  
• Aladdin InstallerMaker 6.0 - developer tool to create software installers
  
• MindVision Installer VISE 6.0 - developer software installation utility

• Default Folder 3.0.3b1 - enhances Open/Save dialog boxes for more efficiency & ease of use
  
• AppDisk 1.7.3 - ramdisk program that can be mounted & unmounted without restarting
  
• BeHierarchic 4.0 - displays submenus for items located in the Apple Menu Items
  
• The Unmounter 3.2 - auto unmounts unused shared disks saving network resources - 516k
  
• PrinterSwitch 1.3.4 - allows different printers to be selected with the correct PPD file
  
• CopyPaste 4.3.2 - replaces the clipboard offering multiple clipboards & other useful features
  
• Click, there it is 1.5 - extends the Open and Save dialog boxes for better functionality
  
• Wapp pro 1.6.1 - inserts a menu listing windows of all running apps to switch between them
  
• File Buddy 5.1 - excellent utility to find info or edit attributes on files, folders or desktop
  
• G3 Cache Control 1.5.2 - auto sets optimum setting for cache speeds on any G3 equipped Mac
  
• SwitchRes 2.0 - monitor resolution csm/cmm: display sets, save icon positions & more
  
• Kids Animation Maker 1.1 - beginner-level animation tool for children
  
• Snitch 2.6.2 - edit file attributes like file type & creator codes from the Get Info window
  
• Startup Doubler 2.0b2 - can significantly accelerate your Mac's startup process time
  
• Extensions Strip 1.9.3 - enhanced replacement for Apple's Control Strip to run CSMs

Software for enhancing OS 8.6

• Sherlock Menu - installs a top menu to access Sherlock from any application
  
• 8Tuner - modifies system resources to change appearance & functionality
  
• MacOS 8.6 mods - ResEdit hacks for adding key commands & other options
  
• Chakaranda's MacOS 8.6 Finder patch - adds key commands for a few options
  
• Prestissimo - for better controll of all of Mac OS 8.5 new features
  
• Dock Manager - full customization OS 8.5 scroll bars, application switcher & more
  
• Index & Shutdown - OS 8.5 Sherlock tool will index your drives and then shutdown
  
• Sherlock Generator - utility to make it easier to create Sherlock plugins
  
• SherlockWindowSize - auto expands Sherlock's Search Internet pane as needed
  
• Sherlock utilities - fixes for plugins that update all the time, hidden icons & filetype/creator codes
  
• Sigerson - Sherlock sets manager for plugins added to Sherlock
  
• SoundThemeChanger - Soundset manager for 8.5, also can extract sounds from files
  
• Sherlock on Steroids - AppleScripts from Apple to create and manage Sherlock Search Sets
  
• Moriarty - allows the Sherlock window to be resizable
  
• SoundSet Constructor - to create your own Sound Sets
  
• AppSwitcher Control - customize appearance & behavior of OS 8.5's App Switcher
  
• DubDub Scroll Bars - AppleScript adds double arrows on both ends of scroll bars
  
• Folder Action Setup - tool for managing folder actions
  
• SwitchBox - for accessing the features of Mac OS 8.5's Application Switcher
  
• Sherlock Plug-ins (Apple sponsored) - adds specific web sites to search in 8.5's search engine
  
• More Sherlock Plug-ins - and even more plugins here
  
• Sound Sets - StarWars, Looney Toons, StarTrek, Final Fantasy & much more
  
• VersionTracker Sherlock plugin - official release, use Icon Fixer toshow actual icons