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    System Enablers Collection 1.0: Overview (6/96)
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    In a press release on August 9, 1993, Apple announced the Apple System

    Enablers Collection 1.0. This article describes the Collection.

DISCUSSION



    The System Enablers Collection contains nearly all of Apple's system

    enabler files on a single disk (the enablers included cover

    Macintoshes released between October, 1992 and May, 1993) System

    enablers are system files that allow System 7.1 to operate on

    Macintosh computers released since October 1992. Macintosh computers

    introduced before October, 1992 do not need a system enabler to

    operate. The disk also contains Control Panels and other files

    specific to these newer Macintoshes. The product contains a simple

    installer that automatically installs all of the system enablers and

    control panels in the user's system folder.



    BENEFITS

    By consolidating all of the different system enabler files into an

    easy-to-install package, system administrators, who support a variety

    of Macintosh models, can find the latest system enablers they need in

    one place. These customers will be able to use the System Enabler

    Collection to create a system folder that can boot any Macintosh,

    greatly simplifying network administration.



    Some Macintosh users, particularly those with portable hard disks

    used for presentations or demonstrations, need to maintain a system

    folder that can boot any Macintosh. The System Enabler Collection

    will allow these customers to easily install all of the current system

    enablers into any system folder, so that their portable hard disk will

    be able to boot any Macintosh.



    Service providers and computer rental agencies will also benefit from

    the System Enablers Collection. These customers will be able easily

    configure a system folder that can be loaded on any Macintosh

    computer, allowing them to standardize on one system folder for all

    their service and rental needs.



    SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS AND DETAILS

    When installed, the files in the System Enablers Collection take up

    approximately 550K of hard disk space. This product requires System

    7.1. It supports all Macintosh computers released between October,

    1992 and May, 1993 (see list in "Details" section). This product does

    not support Performa computers.



    COMPATIBILITY

    The System Enablers Collection is compatible with any Macintosh

    computer running System 7.1 (as of July 1993). Apple is not aware of

    any applications that have a compatibility problem with the System

    Enablers Collection 1.0.



    AVAILABILITY AND DISTRIBUTION

    The System Enablers Collection 1.0 will be made available to bulletin

    boards and on-line electronic services, including AppleLink. Users

    can also order the product from Apple's system software fulfillment

    center by calling the Apple Order Center. When purchased directly from Apple,

    there is a nominal $10 charge for this product to cover manufacturing,

    shipping, and processing. Credit card orders only will be taken at

    the Apple Order Center number.





    The Tech Info Library article titled "Locating Vendor Information" can help you search for the Apple Order Center phone number.





    Article Change History:

    04 June 1996 - Updated for technical accuracy.








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