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A comprehensive, up-to-date, list of all officially released, supported software updates from Apple to Mac OS 8.6!
Apple posts new updates to their recent changes page for few days but these include all software new to the FTP site whereas this list contains only the items that are newer than Mac OS 8.6.
 - Power Mac G4 ROM v. 1.8.1 More Info (10/18/99) |
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Download: MacBinary - 2539 K || Binhex - 3453 k |
| "The Power Mac G4 ROM 1.8.1 Update includes fixes for data or file corruption with Virtual Memory on & Photoshop crash when Extensis Photo Tools is installed" |
| - PowerBook G3 DVD-ROM Update v. 1.0 More Info (9/29/99) |
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Download: MacBinary - 487 K || Binhex - 662 k |
| "The PowerBook G3 DVD-ROM Update application updates the DVD-ROM drive to eliminate a possible interruption during system startup if a CD/DVD disc is not in the drive and the drive tray is closed. The PowerBook G3 DVD-ROM Update is meant for use on any PowerBook G3 Series (Bronze Keyboard) model with a DVD-ROM drive." |
| - QuickTime v. 4.0.3 More Info , Install Info (9/7/99) |
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Download (Form): Web Installer -700 K || Full Installer - 8.4 MB |
| Note: If you already have QuickTime 4 installed, just double click the "QuickTime Updater" in the QuickTime™ Folder on your hard drive to update to the latest version. "QuickTime 4 enables your computer to handle video, graphics, music, sprites, text, VR panoramas, animation, and content streamed over the Internet." |
| - iMac CD Update v. 2.0 More Info (8/12/99) |
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Download: MacBinary - 683 K || Binhex - 928 k |
| "The iMac CD Firmware Update application places new firmware on the CD-ROM drive to reduce the amount of disc vibration. This vibration is typically caused by unbalanced CDs spinning at higher speeds in the internal CD-ROM drive. This vibration may cause the drive to have difficulty reading the CD. The update also corrects an intermittent delay that can occur on some iMac models when there is no CD in the CD-ROM drive. This update replaces "iMac CD Firmware Update 1.0"." |
| - PowerBook G3 Series Battery Reset Update v. 1.0 More Info (8/09/99) |
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Download: MacBinary - 189 K || Binhex - 257 k |
| "Addresses a situation that may occur with some PowerBook G3 series computers in which the main battery won't charge, doesn't show up, or behaves in an unexpected way. The update includes the following software: PB G3 Battery Reset, an application you can use to reset your battery, if necessary. This update may not address all battery-related problems." |
| - Mac OS Runtime for Java v.2.1.4 More Info (8/06/99) |
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Download: Binhex - 10249 k |
| "Mac OS Runtime for Java (MRJ) 2.1.4 is an upgrade to MRJ 2.1.2 that addresses several memory and applet security issues. This release is certified by Oracle Corporation at the Bronze level for running applications built with Oracle Developer 1.6 and deployed on Oracle Developer Server using Apple Applet Runner." |
| - Font Manager Update v. 1.0 More Info (7/28/99) |
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Download: MacBinary - 312 K || Binhex - 424 k |
| "The Font Manager Update extension fixes problems in the Mac OS 8.6 Font Manager." |
| - G3 CD Update v. 2.0 More Info (7/22/99) |
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Download: MacBinary - 541 K || Binhex - 735 K |
| "The G3 CD Update installs new firmware on certain 24x CD-ROM drive mechanisms. This new firmware insures correct sleep and wakeup behavior. G3 CD Update 2.0 replaces G3 CD Update 1.0, and is meant for use on all Power Macintosh G3 models." |
| - USB Adapter Card Support v. 1.2 More Info (7/19/99) |
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Download: MacBinary - 944 K || Binhex - 1284 K |
| "Apple's USB Adapter Card Support is a set of software extensions that provide support for USB PCI adapter cards installed in Macintosh computers. This software will not install on Power Macintosh computers with USB ports built-in. Support for built-in USB ports and USB PCI adapter cards is already included in these systems." |
| - Ultra2 SCSI Card Firmware Update v. 1.2 More Info (6/30/99) |
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Download: MacBinary - 299 K || Binhex - 407 K |
| "If your (blue and white) Power Macintosh G3 or Macintosh Server G3 came with a single channel Ultra2 low voltage differential (LVD) SCSI card, run the "2940U2B v1.2 Flash Utility" to install updated firmware on the card to increase performance and reduce compatibility issues when using large files." |
| - Mac OS ROM Update v. 1.0 ( updates to v.1.6) More Info (6/28/99) |
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Download: MacBinary - 2089 K || Binhex - 2205 K |
| "Based on customer and developer feedback, Apple has made improvements to its software for the iMac, blue & white Power Macintosh G3 and the bronze keyboard PowerBook G3 Series. All of the bronze keyboard PowerBook G3 Series systems include Mac OS ROM 1.6.
The Mac OS ROM Update 1.0 replaces the Mac OS ROM version 1.4 with version 1.6. The Mac OS ROM Update includes the following fix for all systems:
- Fixed an intermittent issue where after startup the keyboard/mouse does not respond when a mouse is attached to the top (or left) USB port and a keyboard attached to the bottom (or right) USB port.
- Bronze keyboard PowerBook G3 Series customers who reinstall the system software should install the Mac OS ROM 1.6, which is also included on the PowerBook G3 Series restore CD under the "Important Extra System Software" folder."
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| - FireWire v. 2.1 More Info (6/24/99) |
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Download: MacBinary - 1621 K || Binhex - 2841 K |
"Apple's FireWire 2.1 software is a component of Mac OS that supports the IEEE 1394 High Performance Serial Bus standard. FireWire 2.1 provides a system extension called FireWire Support.
FireWire 2.1 can improve the performance of FireWire hard disk drives, when used with a corresponding software update from the drive vendor. FireWire 2.1 also enables FireWire hard disk drives to capture and play back digital video to or from some DV camcorders on the same FireWire bus, when used with QuickTime 4.0 and a video editing application such as Apple's Final Cut Pro." |
| - ATI Video Software Update v 1.0 More Info (6/15/99) |
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Download: MacBinary - 1252 K || Binhex - 1703 K |
| "The files included in this update provide improved 2D and 3D acceleration for computers with the ATI RAGE 128 graphic accelerator card or onboard ATI RAGE Pro graphic accelerator chip shipping in some iMac, PowerBook G3, Power Macintosh G3 and Macintosh Server G3 computers." |
| - USB Mass Storage Support v. 1.3.5 More Info (6/14/99) |
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Download: MacBinary - 1545 K|| Binhex - 2101 K |
| "USB Mass Storage Support 1.3.5 is a set of USB Mass Storage Class drivers written by Apple Computer to support USB Mass Storage Class devices. USB includes the notion of Class drivers, a set of software components generally delivered by Operating System vendors that are able to communicate with not just one, but many different USB devices of a particular kind. This enables any number of compliant devices to be plugged in and start working immediately without the need to install additional software. Several Class Drivers are already included in Mac OS for its computers with USB, including a hub class driver and a composite class driver. Over time, Apple expects to offer new and updated Class drivers for USB. The Mass Storage Support software represents one of these class drivers and is intended to support devices that meet the USB Mass Storage Class specification. Version 1.3.5 addresses potential conflicts with multiple drivers attempting to control a single device." |
| - Drive Setup v. 1.7.3 More Info (6/11/99) |
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Download: MacBinary - 344 K || Binhex - 468 K |
| "Drive Setup installs software (called a disk driver) that allows your computer to communicate with the hard disk. Use Drive Setup 1.7.3 to update your disk driver or to reinitialize a disk. When you initialize a disk, all of its contents are erased. IMPORTANT Earlier versions of Drive Setup can reintroduce issues resolved with Drive Setup 1.7.3. This version includes improved reliability for Ultra ATA transfers on G3 Blue and White machines." |
| - iMac Firmware Update v. 1.2 More Info (5/25/99) |
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Download: MacBinary - 1062 K|| Binhex - 1144 K |
"The iMac Firmware Updater will install the latest version of firmware for your iMac. iMac Firmware Update 1.2 should be installed on all iMac computers used in NetBoot client environments. Features delivered with this update include improved support of NetBooting and minor improvements to Open Firmware for connecting to a Mac OS X Server. Version 1.2 also corrects a rare condition wherein SGRAM amounts over 2MB may not be properly identified at startup.
Version 1.2 incorporates the iMac Firmware Update 1.1 software. If you have not already updated your iMac's firmware, Apple recommends you install iMac Firmware Update 1.2." |
This list has been continued on another page.
 I believe I have included all official software releases from Apple newer than Mac OS 8.6. Please let me know if you find anything I've missed!
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