Aladdin Systems today announced a preview release of StuffIt InstallerMaker 8.0, a new version of the company’s complete installation and data distribution tool. This latest version runs on Mac OS X 10.2 or higher while still creating installers for System 8.1 or higher (Classic and OS X environments). Version 8.0 also brings support for authentication, Shell and Apple Scripts, and File Permissions. For pricing and licenses of InstallerMaker, contact Aladdin developer sales at dev.sales@aladdinsys.com.