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Mac OS 9 Support
About
Mac OS 9.0
This article provides links to last-minute information about Mac
OS 9.0.
"Add
to Keychain" Checkbox Is Dimmed (Gray)
Server administrators can configure AppleShare IP 6 not to allow
a computer to automatically log on.
Adobe
Posts OS 9 Compatible ATM
Adobe Type Manager (ATM) 4.5.2 resolves an incompatibility with
Mac OS 9.
Adobe
Type Manager, Type Reunion Compatibility
Important News about Mac OS 9 and Adobe Type Manager (ATM), ATM
Deluxe, and Adobe Type Reunion Deluxe.
Apple
LaserWriter 8f Printer Driver Not
Compatible
As reported in Mac OS 9 Late Breaking News, the Apple LaserWriter
8f printer driver is not compatible with Mac OS 9.
Apple
OS 9: System Compatibility Matrix
Contains a table showing compatibility of Macintosh systems with
the various versions of Mac OS 9.x
AppleScript
A way to control and automate much of what we do every day; a way
to save time and money; indeed, a way to have the computer do your
work for you.
Audio
CDs Always Play Through On Some Computers
Computers with SCSI CD-ROM drives and ATAPI drives (except
ROM-in-RAM computers) play through only when "Internal CD" is
selected as the sound input source.
Audio
CD Skipping
This article describes how to prevent audio CDs from skipping
when using Mac OS 9.0.x or QuickTime 4.1.
Automatic
Software Updating
You can get the latest updates of system software and other
applications over the Internet using the new Software Update control
panel.
Bug
Fixes and Miscellany
MacFixIt covers bug fixes and miscellaneous problems.
Color
StyleWriter 4000 Requires Updated Driver
Apple Color StyleWriter 4000 Series and Hewlett-Packard DeskJet
600 Series printers require an updated printer driver for use with
Mac OS 9.
ColorSync
3
ColorSync is Apple's system-level sotware to help you manage the
color of your documents and devices. Mac OS users can streamline
their publishing process using a control panel, AppleScripts and
profiles.
Compatibility
Problems
Compatibility problems with OS 9 and certain software
applications reported by MacFixIt.
Compatibility
With Dr. Solomon's Virex
This article provides important information about compatibility
with Mac OS 9.
Custom
Icons and File Synchronization Control
Panel
This article provides important information about compatibility
with Mac OS 9.
Digital
Video
The moving image, once the exclusive domain of moviemakers and TV
networks, is now a tool for everyone to utilize.
Do
Not Remove Multiprocessing Folder
The files in this folder do not occupy any significant RAM or
hard disk space, so you will not benefit by removing it.
Do
Older Plug-ins Work With Sherlock 2?
Sherlock plug-ins will continue to work with Sherlock 2 in any
"Searching" channel and will display the page name and server on
which the page resides.
Drive
Setup and Energy Saver
This article provides important information about using Drive
Setup under Mac OS 9.
DVD
DVD is a remarkable new entertainment and mass storage medium.
With up to 25 times the capacity of CD-ROM, DVD can combine hours of
stunning video, audio and music with computer data (such as games)
all on a single disk.
Enhanced
Speech and Support for Multiple Languages
You can speak to your computer to make it do a wide variety of
tasks.
File
Security - About
Digital Certificates and Keys
This article describes kinds of digital certifictes and keys
supported by file security, a Mac OS feature introduced with Mac OS
9.0.
File
Security - Changing Keychain Settings
This article explains how to change keychaing settings using file
security, a Mac OS feature introduced with Mac OS 9.0.
File
Security - Choosing a Good Password
This article explains how to choose a good password for use with
file security, a Mac OS feature introduced with Mac OS 9.0.
File
Security - Items That Cannot Be Encrypted
A list of things you can not encrypt using Apple File
Security.
File
Security - Protecting Files, Folders, and
Disks
This article explains how to protect files, folders, and disks
using file security, a Mac OS feature introduced with Mac OS
9.0.
File
Sharing Computer Name Filled In By Network
Assistant
When I opened my File Sharing control panel I noticed that the
computer had already assigned a name to the computer, 'PowerPC 750
128.0MB'. Other computers running Mac OS 9 on my network didn't do
this. This explains why.
File
Sharing FAQ
This article is intended to answer frequently asked questions
about changes made to File Sharing in Mac OS 9.
File
Sharing Over TCP/IP Requires AppleTalk To Be
Active
AppleTalk must be active to use the implementation of TCP/IP
filesharing included with Mac OS 9.
File
Sharing Owner Password Field Shows 8
Bullets
In Mac OS 9.0, the owner password field shows the same number of
bullets (8) regardless of the actual length of the password.
File
Sharing - Type Computer IP Address In
Choose
With the implementation of TCP/IP file sharing included with Mac
OS 9, you must manually type the IP address from the Chooser to
connect to a Mac OS 9 computer running TCP/IP personal file
sharing.
File
Sharing Versus AppleShare IP
AppleShare IP provides more services, and can support more
concurrent users than Mac OS 9's File Sharing.
Final
Cut Pro 1.2.1 and Mac OS 9: Install Mac OS 9 Audio Update
1.1
This article describes an issue with Final Cut Pro 1.2.1 and Mac
OS 9 with Virtual Memory enabled.
FireWire
Already the interface of choice for digital audio and video,
FireWire benefits include high speed, flexible connectivity and the
ability to link as many as 63 devices.
Font
Manager Update No Longer Needed
You do not need to re-install the font update extension, and it
is safe to remove this extension if you are running Mac OS
9.0.
Freezes
On Startup After Installing Software For USB
Device
I am running Mac OS 9.0 on my iMac, and I just installed a USB
drive. Now, my computer is freezing whenever I turn it on. Possible
solutions.
Game
Sprockets
Apple Game Sprockets is a set of technologies designed to make
life easier for game developers.
iMac
Update 1.0 Is Not Necessary
This article provides important information installing Mac OS 9
on an iMac computer.
Improved
Printing, Font, and Color Management
Printing, font, and color management has been greatly
improved.
Includes
Battery Updater Functionality
Although you will not see the Battery Updater file in the
Extensions folder, Mac OS 9 includes the functionality of the Battery
Updater 1.0 extension installed by the Battery Reset 2.0
software.
Incorrect
Version for CD Update 2.0
The installers are unaware of the Mac OS 9 environment and the
message should be interpreted with this in mind.
Installing
on NuBus-based PowerMacs
Installing Mac OS 9 on all Power Macintosh 6100, 7100, 8100
family of computers requires that the computer be started up under
Mac OS 9--usually from the CD.
Internet
and Networking
Learn how to connect to the Internet, searching the Internet,
publishing web pages, set Internet preferences, update software over
the Internet, connect to a local network, use a modem to connect to a
remote network or server, share files, set up a small network, and
use infrared communication.
Installing
Older Language Kits
This article describes how to install and use older Apple
Language Kits with Mac OS 9.
Iomega
Driver and Virtual Memory
This article provides important information about using an Iomega
volume for virtual memory under Mac OS 9.
Issue
With DVD Player After Clean Install
You can solve the issue by dragging the DVD components in the
previous Extensions folder over to the new Extensions folder and
restarting.
Keychain
and Chooser Interaction
When using the Chooser and selecting Add to Keychain, it appears
that your name and password not being saved correctly.
Late
Breaking Tips
This document contains information about Mac OS 9 that was not
included in the software's documentation.
Location
Manager and Multiple Users
Normal, Limited, and Panels users do not have access privileges
to make changes to network or File Sharing settings.
Mac
OS 9: Compatibility Checker
Checks software for OS 9 compatibility.
Mac
OS 9: Performing a Clean Installation
Instruction on performing a clean install.
Mac
OS 9.0: Software Update 1.1 - Read Me
Software Update 1.1 provides enhancements which will make it faster
to deliver Apple software updates over the Internet.
Mac
OS 9: What's New - Notification Manager
Alerts
The Notification Manager is a part of the system software that
Apple and non-Apple programs use to notify users of some kinds of
events.
Mac
OS 9: What's New - Package Files
Mac OS 9 supports a new way to distribute applications, documents
or libraries.
Mac
OS 9: What's New - Sound Control Panel
This article describes the new features of the Sound control
panel in Mac OS 9.0.
Mac
OS 9.0.2, 9.0.3: USB Device Startup Issue
Apple has identified a conflict between some Macintosh computers
running Mac OS 9.0.2 or Mac OS 9.0.3 and certain USB devices that are
connected to the system before it starts up.
Mac
OS 9.0.4: Requires Apple DVD Player 2.2
Mac OS 9.0.4 requires Apple DVD Player 2.2 when installed on iMac
DV (Slot Loading), Power Mac G4, and PowerBook (FireWire)
computers.
Mac
OS Runtime for Java
Up to five times faster than previous versions, Mac OS latest
Runtime for Java is designed to run today's real-world Java
applications.
Mac
OS Update
Apple Computer has created the Mac OS Up-To-Date program for
customers who purchase a qualifying new Macintosh computer on or
after the official Mac OS 9 introduction date that does not have the
latest Mac OS installed.
Matching
Fonts With FontSync
This article explains how to match fonts using FontSync, a Mac OS
feature introduced with Mac OS 9.0.
Missing
or Moved Items After Installation
Many of the items that were previously located in the Apple Menu
are not actually removed with a Mac OS 9 installation, they are
simply installed elsewhere on the hard drive.
Multiple
Users
New ways for multiple users to share a computer.
Multiple
Users: Notepad & Scrapbook Errors in Limited or Panels
Users
For each user to have an individual notepad or scrapbook, make a
copy of the Note Pad File or Scrapbook File (located in the System
Folder).
Multiple
Users - Alternate Password Panel Is
Disabled
The Alternate Password panel is enabled when you allow users to
use a voiceprint password.
Multiple
Users - Creating A Saved Set Of
Applications
Once you create a user with a customized selection of
applications, you can then "duplicate" that user, which will create a
new person with the same application access privileges.
Multiple
Users - Microsoft Applications Won't
Launch
Some Microsoft applications, including Internet Explorer 4.5 and
Office 98 components, will open an installer or self-repair
application the first time they are run.
Multiple
Users - Non-Admin Users Can Create Alert Sounds In System
File
Even though Limited and Panels user accounts are prevented from
modifying the System file directly, those users can use SimpleSound
to add alert sounds to the System file of System Folder.
Multiple
Users - Owner Name Or Password Change
Changing the owner name or password in the File Sharing Control
Panel will cause the multiple users owner information, that was
originally known, to not match the new settings.
Multiple
Users - Printer Access
This article provides important information about printing with
Mac OS 9.
Multiple
Users - Rebuilding The Desktop File
To rebuild the desktop under Multiple Users you must follow these
directions.
Multiple
Users - Repeated Save/Cancel Dialogs During
Logout
Once a logout is initiated, canceling from a save request cannot
stop it.
Multiple
Users - Setting Privileges For Limited and Panels
Users
This article describes how to set privileges for multiple users,
a Mac OS feature introduced in Mac OS 9.0.
Multiple
Users - Users and Environments
This article describes the different kinds of users and
environments of multiple users, a Mac OS feature introduced in Mac OS
9.0.
Multiple
Users - Voice Password Stopped Working
While you may not hear it, the more you practice saying your
voice password, the more your voice will change the way you say
it.
Netscape
Will Not Open
This error message is most likely generated by the Talkback
application that is included with some versions of Netscape
products.
Network
Browser Fails To Open
Under Mac OS 9, this message indicates that the AppleShare client
has been disabled. Network Browser requires the AppleShare extension
to be enabled.
New
Features
Some of the new 50 features OS 9 has.
No
Error When Software Update Can't Quit
Applications
What to do if the control panel hangs when trying to quit other
applications, when installing software.
No
Sound From Apple Video Player
You need to set the input source before opening the Apple Video
Player application.
Open
Control Panels Listed In Application Menu
In Mac OS 9, control panels are treated as if they were
individual application programs. Like applications, all open control
panels are now listed in the Application menu.
Open
GL
OpenGL for Macintosh will do for games what the invention of
gunpowder did for warfare. In effect, it changes the rules of the
game to make Mac gaming titles more real, more powerful, and more
fun.
Opening
Additional Desktop Patterns In CD Extras Gives An Error
Message
This issue occurs when Personal File Sharing is turned on
OS
9 Basics
Learn about icons and the desktop, working with windows, creating
and saving a document, editing text, organizing files, and turning
off the computer.
Overview
Overview and new features of OS 9 from MacFixIt.
Performing
a Clean Installation of OS 9
This article provides instructions for what is commonly called a
clean installation of system software.
PowerBook
3400/G3 Modem Extension and Ethernet
In order to use your PowerBook 3400 or PowerBook G3 Ethernet
port, you must have the PowerBook 3400/G3 Modem extension installed
in OS 9.
QuickTime
4
Apple's latest QuickTime technology.
RAM
Disk Considerations When Installing On Computers With 32MB
RAM
An issue can occur when doing an upgrade install of Mac OS 9 from
Mac OS 8.1, 8.5 or 8.6 on a computer with minimal RAM.
Reinstalling
StyleWriter Printer Drivers
If you do a clean installation of Mac OS 9 and an icon for your
printer is not available in the Chooser, you may need to reinstall
the software that came with your printer.
Remote
Access Dials Automatically When Opening Network
Browser
Mac OS 9's Network Browser allows for browsing of certain TCP/IP
based services (Web, File, FTP).
Sherlock
II
New Sherlock 2 channels make searching even easier and more
powerful by grouping similar sources together and returning results
appropriate to what you're looking for.
Shortcuts
and Tips
Learn about keyboard shortcuts, contextual menus, apple menu,
favorites, aliases, control strip, launcher, drag-scrolling, folder
action scripts, clipping files, notes and stickies, graphing
calculator, adjusting energy use, using applescript, and startup
& shutdown shortcuts.
Simple
Internet Networking
Find services on the Internet, use AppleScript over TCP/IP, and
share files and folders over the Internet.
Smart
Search Using Sherlock II
Sherlock 2 includes "channels" that help you search for news,
people, and even do your shopping online.
Some
Options Dimmed in General Controls Panel
This functionality has been superceded by Multiple Users.
SoftRAID
Compatibility
Version 2.2 of SoftRAID is required for compatibility with Mac OS
9.
Speach
Technology
Apple's Speech Recognition and Speech Synthesis Technologies now
give speech-savvy applications the power to carry out your voice
commands, and even speak back to you in plain English, and now,
Spanish.
Stops
Responding During Startup
In certain circumstances a hard drive with Mac OS 9.0.x installed
can become extremely fragmented and fail to start up.
System
9.0 Updater
Update system OS 9 to 9.0.4 here.
System
Resources File In Trash
Is it safe to delete this file?
Taking
A Snapshot Picture Of The Screen
What to do if you cannot take a picture of your screen (a
screenshot) using the Command-Shift-3 or Command-Shift-4 key
combination.
Temporary
Items Not Deleted at Startup
There is an invisible folder named Temporary Items that can be
used by applications needing space on disk for non-permanent
files.
The
Control Strip and Zip Disk
This article provides important information about compatibility
with Mac OS 9.
Tips
For Creating a Secure Voice Password
This article contains tips for creating a secure voiceprint for
the multiple users feature of Mac OS 9.
Troubleshooting
Apple Remote Access 3.5
This article provides troubleshooting tips for Apple Remote
Access 3.5.
Troubleshooting
Before or During Installation
This article provides troubleshooting tips for common
installation questions.
Troubleshooting
NSL
This article answers common questions in troubleshooting Network
Services Location (NSL).
Updated
software/hardware
This software bundle combines several previously posted software
updates in order to create one convenient bundle with all the current
modem software components.
USB
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) combines all of the advantages of
a multiplatform standard&emdash;including decreased cost, increased
compatibility, and a greater number of available peripheral.
Use
Disk First Aid 8.5.3 and Drive Setup 1.8.1
If you attempt to launch a version of Disk First Aid or Drive
Setup that is older than the version included with Mac OS 9 you will
receive an error message.
Using
Acrobat PDF Documents
To view or print these documents, you must install Adobe Acrobat
Reader 4, located in the Adobe software folder on the Mac OS 9
CD.
Using
Sherlock 2 to Search a Folder's Contents
How to search the contents of a particular folder instead of the
whole hard disk.
Viewing
QuickTime Content With AOL
How to view QuickTime content while using America Online.
Voice
Password Can't Find A Microphone
Try installing Speech Recognition from the OS 9 installer.
What's
New - Drive Setup 1.8.1
Drive Setup is the application that formats, partitions, and
tests the Apple hard drives. Drive Setup also installs and updates
the hard drive driver on Apple hard drives.
Where
is "Connect To..."?
The "Connect To..." application is no longer installed with Mac
OS 9. Its functionality has been rolled into the Network Browser
application.
Where
Is Sherlock 2's "Update Search Sites"
Command
Sherlock 2 does not have an option to manually check for updated
search sites.
Where
Is The Monitors & Sound Control Panel?
As of Mac OS 9, the Monitors & Sound control panel has been
replaced with two separate control panels: The Monitors control panel
and the Sound control panel.
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