In a message dated 30-12-01 16:06:35, paulthomas@xxxxxxx writes: << I have available a program which requires at least OS 8.6 (which I can download) to replace my current OS 8.1 on a Mac Performa 5260. Does anyone having experience (good or bad) with OS 8.6 have any advice concerning using OS 8.6?? Paul >> Hello, I went from 8.5.1 to 8.6 and am very happy with it. It is considered a bit more stable. The problem for you is that one has to go to 8.6 from 8.5. The former is a free download, huge, but available in parts. The latter is not free, but one can still purchase it. The reason I finally upgraded was the same as yours. More and more programs and peripherals require 8.6. If you decide to go to 8.6, I have the address for the Apple download site. I had a heck of a time finding it. I also found two sites that had information that I found helpful. Best regards, Nancy Users can subscribe to the List by sending an email to <muglo-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> with 'subscribe' in the Subject field Users can unsubscribe from the List by sending an email to <muglo-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field Users must send messages or replies to <muglo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> All messages are archived so that you can view them at any time by going to <//www.freelists.org/archives/muglo> Problems concerning use of the FreeList should be sent to <paulthomas@xxxxxxx> Don't forget to periodically check our web site at: http://muglo.on.ca/