I checked the patches manually and so far the latest patch has all the files that come with Patch 6, at least I didn't see any files in patch 6 that were not replaced by patch 8 except the manual that had multiple htm files in patch 6 while patch 8 has it all in a single htm file.
So you can go straight from a Version 5 installation to using patch 8.
And so the name "winSPWW2 V6-V8 Consolidation Upgrade." also makes sens as it has the contend of Patch 6 to 8.
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I checked the patches manually and so far the latest patch has all the files that come with Patch 6, at least I didn't see any files in patch 6 that were not replaced by patch 8 except the manual that had multiple htm files in patch 6 while patch 8 has it all in a single htm file.
There are also pictures in the newest patch, which have already come with v.6 patch.
(For those interested in my colour pictures, I'll prepare an update soon, in mod section)