Regardless of what may have been the case when 8.6 was released, the upgrade is available for free download from ftp.apple.com and has been for years.
On Thursday, April 25, 2002, at 08:54 AM, Lincoln Dunn wrote: > FWIW, to clarify, 8.6 IS a free upgrade. When 8.6 was released, the > only way > to get it was from Apple (download or $$ for CD). MacAddict got all > bent out > of shape, because that was the first update that Apple did not allow > mags to > distribute on their software CDs -- a major bummer for those of us who > didn't have a high-speed conx to download through. > > Fortunately, the MUGs were allowed to distribute it -- I ordered the > ApplePI > monthly CD, just so I could get my hands on the update. :-) > > I'm not certain about your other two points, but the 8.5.x point is > moot, > based on above. > > If someone needs the update, let me know off-list, and I can post for > FTP-ing. -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | SPECIAL LIST PRICES - Apple PCI Video Cards from $19.99, MacOS 8.5 CD $79.99 Replacement Parts IN STOCK, Apple CDROMs from $19.99 <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
