Infinite Mac
Releases:AllAll (71)NotableNotable (28)NeXTNeXT (15)Mac OS XMac OS X (6)
1984
System 1.0January 24, 1984
Initial system software release, shipped with the Mac 128K.<br>Customize…Run
1985
System 2.0April 8, 1985
Introduced the ”New Folder” and ”Shut Down” commands, the MiniFinder, and the Choose Printer DA. Also added icons to list view and the Command-Shift-3 screenshot FKEY.<br>Customize…Run
System 2.1September 17, 1985
Added support for the Hard Disk 20 drive and the HFS file system.<br>Customize…Run
1986
System 3.0January 16, 1986
Added more complete support for HFS, a RAM disk cache, zoom boxes for windows and a redesigned control panel. Introduced with the Mac Plus.<br>Customize…Run
1987
System 5.0October 8, 1987
Introduced the MultiFinder, revised the Finder about box, and improved printing support.<br>Customize…Run
1988
System 6.0April 30, 1988
Added MacroMaker, Map and CloseView utilities.<br>Customize…Run
NeXTStep 0.8October 12, 1988
First publicly-available preview release. Included the Mach kernel, an object-oriented API based on Objective-C, a Display PostScript-powered UI, and several applications.<br>Customize…Run
1989
NeXTStep 1.0September 11, 1989
Includes the ability to kill applications from Workspace Manager, a redesigned Preferences application with additional features and other polish.<br>Customize…Run
1990
System 6.0.5March 19, 1990
Bundled 32-bit QuickDraw (previously a separate package). Added support for the Mac IIfx.<br>Customize…Run
NeXTStep 2.0September 18, 1990
Added support for the NeXTstation and NeXTCube and associated hardware (floppy disks, CD-ROM drives). Also included a revamped Workspace Manager with the Recycler replacing the black hole and an improved browser.<br>Customize…Run
1991
System 7.0May 13, 1991
Fully 32-bit clean, the MultiFinder is now mandatory, reorganized the System Folder into subfolders, made the Apple menu customizable, revamped the window appearance, and much more.<br>Customize…Run
1992
NeXTStep 3.0September 8, 1992
Introduced Distributed Objects, Project Builder and several development kits. Improved compatibility with other networking and file systems.<br>Customize…Run
1994
System 7.5September 12, 1994
Featured a new startup screen, drag-and-drop support and the Launcher. Included a hierarchical Apple menu, Extensions Manager, menu bar clock, Find File, Stickies, WindowShade, all based on licensed third-party utilities.<br>Customize…Run
1995
NeXTSTEP 4.0 PR1September 7, 1995
Preview release of NeXTSTEP 4.0, featuring a revamped look-and-feel. Abandoned in favor of OPENSTEP 4.0, which reverted back to the NexTSTEP 3.3 UI.<br>Customize…Run
1996
System 7.5.3March 11, 1996
Brought Open Transport and other improvements released with the PCI Power Mac-only 7.5.2 release to a broader set of Macs.<br>Customize…Run
KanjiTalk 7.5.3March 11, 1996
Japanese edition of System 7.5.3.<br>Customize…Run
OPENSTEP 4.0June 25, 1996
First release to implement the OPENSTEP specification. Also includes NEXTIME, Samba, PPP, Perl5 and Taylor UUCP support.<br>Customize…Run
1997
Mac OS 7.6January 7, 1997
First to be officially called “Mac OS”. Improved performance and reliability. Featured a revamped Extensions Manager and speech support.<br>Customize…Run
Mac OS 8.0July 26, 1997
Introduced the Platinum appearance, multi-threaded Finder, context menus, popup windows, and other features.<br>Customize…Run
1998
Mac OS 8.1January 19, 1998
Added support for the HFS+ file system.<br>Customize…Run
Mac OS 8.5October 17, 1998
Introduced Sherlock, 32-bit icons in the Finder, font smoothing, a new help system and the application palette.<br>Customize…Run
1999
Mac OS 9.0October 23, 1999
Introduced the Keychain, multiple user support, iTools integration, Sherlock internet channels and online software updates.<br>Customize…Run
2000
Mac OS X 10.0 (Public Beta)September 13, 2000Unstable
First public release of Mac OS X, allowing software developers and early adopters to test a preview of the upcoming next-generation operating system.<br>Customize…Run
2001
Mac OS X 10.0March 24, 2001Unstable
Successor to classic Mac OS based on NeXTSTEP. Featured the Aqua interface, Quartz graphics system, the Dock, access to the UNIX command line, Mail and other built-in applications.<br>Customize…Run
Mac OS X 10.1September 29, 2001
Added performance enhancements, CD and DVD burning, DVD playback support, Image Capture and Menu Extras.<br>Customize…Run
2002
Mac OS X 10.2 (Jaguar)August 23, 2002Unstable
Introduced Quartz Extreme, Address Book, iChat, MPEG-4 support, Rendezvous, Inkwell, Sherlock 3, and Universal Access.<br>Customize…Run
2003
Mac OS X 10.3 (Panther)October 24, 2003
Introduced an updated Finder with a brushed metal interface, Exposé, fast user switching, Font Book, iChat AV, FileVault, and Xcode.<br>Customize…Run
2005
Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger)April 29, 2005Unstable
Introduced Spotlight, Dashboard, a “unified” appearance, Safari RSS, Automator, VoiceOver, QuickTime 7 and an updated Mail...