Columns are resizable. Scroll bars are now proportional, and there are now double scroll arrows. You can also set viewed preferences globally for list, icon, and button views. Network copying for large files has been greatly improved, and G3's on 100 BaseT now outperform Windows NT machines on 100 BaseT with the new network improvements. AppleScript is now PowerPC native.
Scripts run an average of three to five times faster with the new improvements.
Scripts can now be attached to a folder. Actions such as opening a folder can launch a script. QuickDraw has been enhanced, resulting in reduced time to display graphics and text. Finally, the new Disk First Aid can automatically repair the startup disk. In the event of a system crash, Disk First Aid will automatically check and repair any errors on the next startup.