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Mac OS 9.1 [OLD VERSION]

Platform : Mac, Linux
3.9 out of 5 stars 13 customer reviews

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  • Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
  • Domestic Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
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  • ASIN: B000058E1S
  • Item model number: M8081LL/A
  • Date first available at Amazon.com: May 10, 2002
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars 13 customer reviews
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,525 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
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  • Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
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By Matthew K. Minerd on November 13, 2002
Ahh... Mac OS 9 brings Mac users back to the days of the classic interface - in days before aqua. This OS is, in my opinion, possibly the best that Apple ever did except in stability.
Mac OS X resembles the classic ideas of Macintosh Operating system. However, it does not have the same overall feel. OS X is not as "snappy" as Mac OS 9, especially on G3 computers. Nine is much more easily customizable in looks than OS X. I'm sorry, but the aqua interface is not very pleasing to me.
Now for you older users. I would definitely suggest this as an upgrade to OS 8 both functionality and compatibility.
Overall, Mac OS 9 is a great system to have around. Even if you are all-out OS X but have used "classic" operating systems, keep OS 9 around because it sometimes feels good to come home to this wonderful interface.
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Yes, yes, I know that Apple and Steve Jobs want everyone to focus on OS X as the way of the future. But if you have hardware and/or software that won't do OS X, or if you just prefer to do your updating incrementally, OS 9 is not a bad place to be at all.
Finding OS 9 for sale these days is a bit tricky, though, so I was quite pleased to find it here on Amazon -- good luck finding it listed on, say, the Apple Store!
So if you're running, say, an older G3 model on version 8 of the OS, and don't want to (or can't) take the OS X plunge yet, I suggest that you grab a copy of OS 9. It's quite a bit more stable and functional than its predecessors.
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By A Customer on March 16, 2001
MacOS 9.1 installed without any problems for me on a Rev A iMac with numerous USB devices attached. Overall it is a great upgrade. There is still an issue with Multiple User's and Appearance preferences, but Mac OS X should eliminate that. It's even a little faster than 9.0.4. What a concept! An upgrade that actually makes things faster rather than slower.
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Although OS X has eclipsed it in terms of reliability and compatability (and largely caught up in speed), OS 9 is still a great choice if you have older hardware and don't need the most recent software. Even though it is based on the original Mac OS that was released in 1984, OS still holds its own compared to Windows. My opinon: if you have at least a 500mHz G3 or any G4, and at least 256MB of RAM, then you will be very happy with OS X (10.2 or above). If not, then 0S 9 is the way to go.
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I chose this rating because I have it loaded on a Pismo PowerBook G3 as well as on a Graphite G3 iMac and I like it better than X, especially on hardware that is now totally obsolete (yes, even the mighty Pismo PowerBook). I love how it runs all my older applications and hardware and I was able to get iTunes 1.1 on my installer media, which makes me 10 versions behind iTunes' current version, which is a new record for me, but only matters if you like vintage computing, and that I do. In fact, I rarely use Facebook except as a gateway into certain things like CNET. Why would I recommend this to a friend? Well, if you love vintage Mac computing, it's a great feeling to use the Classic Mac OS-which is, unlike X, Apple's own OS.
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Great for playing old school games and using old software. Make sure you have an old mac in your house before you buy it.
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I learned my lesson. Buy from the Apple store or forget it.
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