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  Screenshot Mac OS 9 screenshot 2png
  Caption Screenshot of Mac OS 9
  Developer Apple Inc
  Family Mac OS Classic
  Source Model Closed source
  First Release Date October 23 1999
  Working State Obsolete/Historic/Legacy
  Release Version 922
  Release Date December 6 2001
  Kernel Type Mac OS Nanokernel
  License Proprietary
  Website http://wwwapplecom/support/macos9/
  Support Status Web support


Mac OS 9 is the final major release of Apple's "Classic" Mac OS . Introduced on October 23 1999 , Apple positioned it as "The Best Internet Operating System Ever," highlighting Sherlock 2's Internet search capabilities, integration with Apple's free online services known as ITools , and improved Open Transport networking.

While Mac OS 9 lacks the functionality of a modern operating system, such as Protected Memory and full Pre-emptive Multitasking 1, lasting improvements include the introduction of an automated Software Update engine and support for Multiple Users .

Apple discontinued development of Mac OS 9 in 2002, transitioning all future development to Mac OS X . Since that time, no updates have been released. The final updates to Mac OS 9 addressed compatibility issues with OS X while running in the Classic Environment and compatibility with Carbon applications.


FEATURES

Apple billed Mac OS 9 as including "50 New Features" and heavily marketed its Sherlock 2 software, which introduced a 'channels' feature for searching different online resources and introduced a QuickTime -like metallic appearance. Mac OS 9 also featured integrated support for Apple’s suite of Internet services known as iTools (later re-branded as .Mac ) and included improved TCP/IP functionality with Open Transport 2.5.

Other features new to Mac OS 9 include:2
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  • Integrated support for multiple user accounts without using At Ease .

  • Support for voice login through VoicePrint passwords.

  • Keychain , a feature allowing users to save passwords in protected keychains.

  • A Software Update control panel for automatic download and installation of Apple system software updates.

  • A redesigned Sound control panel and support for USB audio.

  • Speakable Items 2.0, also known as PlainTalk , featuring improved speech synthesis and recognition along with AppleScript integration.4

  • Improved font management through FontSync.

  • Remote Access Personal Server 3.5, including support for TCP/IP clients over PPP .

  • An updated version of AppleScript with support for TCP/IP.

  • Personal File Sharing over TCP/IP.

  • USB Printer Sharing, a control panel allowing certain USB printers to be shared across a TCP/IP network.

  • 128-bit File Encryption in the Finder.

  • Support for files larger than 2 GB .

  • Unix volume support.

  • CD Burning in the Finder (introduced in Mac OS 9.1).

  • Addition of a 'Window' menu to the Finder (introduced in Mac OS 9.1)



MAC OS 9 AND CLASSIC


PowerPC versions of Mac OS X include a compatibility layer called Classic , enabling users to run applications and hardware requiring Mac OS 9 from within Mac OS X. This is achieved through booting a full Mac OS 9 system. As a result, Mac OS 9 must be installed on the computer for Classic to function. Most Mac OS 9 applications run well in Classic, although some applications demonstrate screen redraw problems. In addition, scanner drivers and many other utilities no longer work.

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