Macintosh System Software FAQ

01 Why is my system taking up so much memory? (Macintosh system software)

Under system versions earlier than 7.0 or under System 7....

02 What is MODE32? The 32-bit enabler? Do I need them? (Macintosh system software)

MODE32 and the 32-bit enabler are system extensions that allow ...

03 How much memory should i allot to my cache? (Macintosh system software)

One of the Memory Control Panel (or General Control Panel ...

04 Why does apple charge for system software? (Macintosh system software)

Apple charges for system software because Apple's policy ...

05 What does system 7.5 give me for my $20/$50/$99 that system 7.1 doesn't?(Macintosh system software)

Quite a lot actually. You get Apple Guide, MacTCP, the ...

06 Where can i get system 7.5? (Macintosh system software)

Apple rationalized its decision to begin charging for system ...

07 How can i use system 6 on a mac that requires system 7? (Macintosh system software)

The PowerBook 100, Classic II, LCII, Performa 200, and ...

08 Where can i get non-u.s. system software and scripts? (Macintosh system software)

For a company that's relatively hip to the international marketplace ...

09 What is system 7 tuneup? system update 3.0? etc. Do I need them? (Macintosh system software)

If you use System 7.0, 7.0.1, or the System 7.0 printer drivers, ...

10 Why do my DA's disappear when i turn on multifinder? (Macintosh system software)

You need to put the file DA Handler in your System Folder. ...

11 Do I need system 7.0.1? (Macintosh system software)

Officially if you don't have a Quadra or PowerBook, you don'...

12 Can I get system 7.0.1, 7.1 or 7.5 on 800k disks? (Macintosh system software)

As of this writing Apple has not made any system software ...

13 Is there a version of Unix for the Mac? (Macintosh system software)

Does anyone really understand Apple's Unix strategy? If so will you ...

14 Help! My Folder disappeared! (Macintosh system software)

Try a Find on the missing filenames. In the meantime ...

15 Why can't I throw away this folder? (Macintosh system software)

Possibly the folder contains items that are locked or in use ...

16 Why can't I share my Syquest drive? Cd-rom? Bernoulli box? Etc.?(Macintosh system software)

Apple originally planned to treat removables like ...

17 Why can't I eject this syquest cartridge? Cd-rom? Floptical? Etc.? (Macintosh system software)

When file-sharing is turned on it makes all disks larger ...

18 Why can't I rename my hard drive? (Macintosh system software)

Turn off file-sharing as described above. If the disk you can'...

19 How do I change my hard disk icon? (Macintosh system software)

In System 7 you change the icon by cutting or copying an ...

20 How do I convert between Windows and Mac fonts? Truetype and Postscript? (Macintosh system software)

Chris Reed's $10 shareware TTConverter 1.5 will convert back ...

21 Which font will my screen/printer use if different types are present? (Macintosh system software)

For screen display a Mac first looks for a bitmap font with ...

22 Where should I put my fonts? (Macintosh system software)

If you're using System 7.1 or later the answer is simple: ...

23 What does system error xxx mean? (Macintosh system software)

Typically it means nothing at all of any use to the end user. ...

24 What is a type y error? (Macintosh system software)

A Type error is your Macintosh's way of telling you that it'...

25 What is A/ROSE? (Macintosh system software)

A/ROSE by any other name would still generate as much ...

26 Easy access: one answer, many questions (Macintosh system software)

Easy Access is a *WONDERFUL* system extension from Apple, ...

27 How can I keep multiple system folders on one hard disk? (Macintosh system software)

By far the best way is to divide your disk into ...

28 How do I access the programmer's key? (Macintosh system software)

On Macs that don't have a physical programmer's switch you ...