This article describes Macintosh System 7.5, version 7.5.3.

Macintosh System 7.5, version 7.5.3 includes more than 50 enhancements that make personal computing easier than ever, so you can be more productive than ever. System 7.5 is ideal for nearly every Mac OS user -- plus it offers software optimized for PowerPC-based systems.

Macintosh System 7.5 gives you a wealth of capabilities for general productivity, printing, collaboration, document appearance, and multimedia.

To boost productivity, an enhanced Apple menu accelerates the process of accessing menus, copying files, opening windows, and launching applications. Apple Guide provides easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for unfamiliar system tasks. Using AppleScript, you can automate routine or complex tasks, or combine functions from several applications to create custom solutions.

When it's time to print, you can simply drag any file onto a desktop printer icon. Check the status of jobs in the print queue -- or change their order -- by double-clicking on the same icon.

Macintosh System 7.5 gives you many ways to collaborate with others. You can work with DOS disks just as if they were Mac OS disks. Open and edit most Mac OS, DOS, and Windows documents even if you don't have their original applications. Or save a Mac OS file as a document that can be opened and printed by other System 7.5 users without requiring the same fonts or applications.

PowerTalk collaboration software provides built in electronic-mail services. And Open Transport software brings you enhanced network connectivity with built in TCP/IP protocols and support for multiple network configurations.

In conjunction with new or updated applications, the sophisticated font and graphics capabilities of QuickDraw GX can make your documents look better than ever. And with QuickTime software, Apple's industry-leading multimedia technology, you can easily incorporate video, animation, images, and sound for more effective, attention-getting documents.

Macintosh System 7.5 version 7.5.3: It upgrades your computer to new levels of compatibility, productivity, and ease of use.

Features

Improved performance and efficiency
* Easily access recently used documents from the Apple menu
* Take advantage of enhanced Apple desk accessories and tools

Interactive assistance and customization
* Get step-by-step assistance with Apple Guide
* Use AppleScript application program to automate tasks and create custom multi-application solutions

DOS/Windows file compatibility
* Use Macintosh PC Exchange to work with DOS disks and files
* Open and edit Mac OS, DOS, and Windows documents using available applications

Advanced printing
* Check and modify print queues via desktop printer icons
* Share or restrict access to printers
* Save documents that other System 7.5 users can open and print without requiring the original fonts or applications

Collaborative technologies
* Receive electronic mail from many sources in a single desktop mailbox using PowerTalk software
* Sign documents electronically to streamline your approval process
* Connect to TCP/IP hosts -- including ones on the Internet

* Create and switch among multiple networking configurations quickly and easily with Apple Open Transport software

Multimedia capabilities
* Use QuickTime software to integrate video, animation, high-quality still images, and sound into all types of documents

Special features for PowerBook users
* Optimize battery life with intelligent energy management
* Synchronize files with other computers, hard disks, and servers
* Change frequently used Control Panel settings from one convenient Control Strip