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This article lists the most frequently asked questions (FAQ) and answers about Macintosh System 7.5.3 Revision 2. This FAQ contains the following questions: DISCUSSION Question : What is System 7.5.3 Revision 2? Answer: System 7.5.3 Revision 2 is a set of system software enhancements that improves the reliability and performance for the computers mentioned in a later question. The objective of this update is to quickly respond to bugs and deliver them on one disk, small enough where most people will want to obtain it electronically (through the Internet or on on-line services). The fixes it provides will be incorporated into an upcoming reference release of System 7.5.3. This update is the first of a series of rapid response updates for System 7.5.x that will be released prior to Mac OS 8. Question : When will it be available? Answer: Apple announced Macintosh System 7.5.3 Revision 2 on June 7, 1996. It has since been removed from the software updates web site and replaced with System 7.5 version 7.5.3. You can downloadthis software from the Apple Software Updates web site at http://www.apple.com/swupdates .
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: Why is it called Revision 2?
Apple selected the 2 in Revision 2 since it already has released two minor versions of System 7.5 version 7.5.3. After installing System 7.5.3 Revision 2, all systems running System 7.5 version 7.5.3 will have all of the most current system improvements. Question : Do I still need to install System 7.5 Update 2.0? Answer: Apple released System 7.5 Update 2.0 several months ago, and still is recommending that customers using pre-7.5.3 versions of System 7.5 install it if they have not already. In addition, if your Power Macintosh came with System 7.5.3 pre-installed on it, and the About This Macintosh dialog does NOT read System 7.5.3 Rev 2, you should install the System 7.5.3 Update 2.0 software. You cannot skip the System 7.5 Update 2.0 and just install System 7.5.3 Revision 2 since System 7.5 Update 2.0 and System 7.5.3 Revision 2 do NOT contain all of the same fixes. So, if your computer requires System 7.5.3 Revision 2, then you should first install System 7.5 Update 2.0 and then install System 7.5.3 Revision 2, regardless which computer you have. After installing the above, you can then install System 7.5.5 Update for the latest version of System 7.5. Question : Does Macintosh System 7.5.3 Revision 2 contain the Important Software Updates included with PCI Power Macintosh systems? Answer: No. You should install these in addition to the Macintosh System 7.5.3 Revision 2 update. Question : Who should install System 7.5.3 Revision 2? Answer: Apple is recommending that only customers with specific system software and Macintosh computers update their systems with System 7.5.3 Revision 2. There is no benefit for other customers. The only systems which will benefit from System 7.5.3 Revision 2 are as follows: You should install System 7.5.3 Revision 2 only if you have a computer with System 7.5.3 installed or a PowerBook with System 7.5.2, PowerBook Enabler 1.2 or later installed. To find out what system software version your computer is using, follow these steps:
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Question : What bug fixes are provided by Macintosh System 7.5.3 Revision 2? Answer: When you install System 7.5.3 Revision 2, you get the following enhancements: |
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Product Area: | Mac OS System Software |
Category: | System 7.5.x |
Sub Category: | General Topics |
Keywords: | sys75, kfaq |
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