(If Mac OS 9.1 is installed, the Classic environment in Mac OS X Public Beta will no longer function.)
Keyboard shortcuts have been improved there are now shortcuts for emptying the Trash ( Wastebasket), View Options, and Add to Favourites.
Previously standalone folders, such as Utilities, Internet and other folders, are moved or removed.
The Applications folder has been renamed Applications ( Mac OS 9), obviously in anticipation for Mac OS X.Mac OS 9.1 is much improved in terms of overall speed and stability the Finder, as well as switching between applications, is markedly faster.Future versions, including Mac OS 9.2, Mac OS 9.2.1 and Mac OS 9.2.2, as well as Mac OS X, would require - at least - a PowerPC G3 processor (except for the original PowerBook G3 and upgrade cards). This was the last version of the Mac OS that ran on any PowerPC-based Macintosh. If you encounter any bugs or glitches, Apple also recommends you file bug reports and provide feedback to improve software development ahead of macOS 12’s public release this fall.Mac OS 9.1 was released on January 9, 2001, and was available either as a 71 MB update (either in one piece or as separate segments) or as a "full install" version (which was the only version that worked for users of language kits). Apple advises that you do not run betas on any working machine, and beta downloads should be applied only to secondary systems or machines that are designated for beta testing. To prepare for the consumer release, you can register your interest and enroll in the beta program through Apple’s portal now.īe advised that as with all betas, there are certain risks involved, including, but not limited to, data loss.
Like the developer beta, you’ll need to enroll your Mac in the program and install the public beta profile to receive The MacOS 12 Beta. Once the beta operating system is downloaded, you’ll be asked to restart your Mac to apply the update, and you’re off to journey in the OS that’s named after California’s coastal seaside.įor consumers interested in the public beta, you’ll have to wait until Apple launches the public macOS Beta in July. The download process will take some time, as the file comes in at 11.78GB on my Intel-based MacBook Pro 13-inch. Then click on Software Update and follow the on-screen wizard to download the macOS 12 Beta. To do this, click on the Apple menu at the top and navigate to About Mac. After the developer profile is completed, you can now download and run MacOS 12 Beta.You’ll have to follow the installation wizard to install the developer profile. Once you’ve registered to enroll your Mac, you’ll be greeted with on-screen instructions to install the developer profile.
You will need to be a registered developer to do this, which requires a $99 annual fee. You can then log in with your developer credential to Apple’s developer portal and enroll your Mac.