TITLE
    PC Compatibility Cards: Support For Mac OS and DOS Software Versions
Article ID:
Created:
Modified: 		31174
2/2/00
2/2/00
TOPIC

    Does Apple support the use of its PC Compatibility cards with newer versions of the Mac OS, newer versions of DOS or Windows, or alternate PC operating systems like Linux?

DISCUSSION

    Apple has only qualified the PC Compatibility cards with Mac OS versions up to System Software 8.1, assuming you are using PC Setup 1.6.4.

    Note: Both the Quadra 610 DOS Compatible and Centris 610 DOS Compatible computers are not supported by PC Setup 1.6.4 and required PC Setup 1.0.2. Using these systems with later Mac OS versions may work, but is untested, and not supported by Apple.

    All cards support DOS 6.22, Windows 3.11, and Windows 95, except for the Quadra 610/Centris 610 DOS Compatible units. The Quadra 610/Centris 610 DOS Compatible unit support DOS 6.22 and Windows 3.11.

    Windows NT, Windows for Workgroup, OS/2, OPENSTEP, and other operating systems are not tested, and therefore, not supported. See TIL article 17897: " DOS Compatible Products: Frequently Asked Questions " for additional details.

    Windows 98 may work on systems that support Windows 95, but no official testing has been performed, and therefore, it is not supported.

    Note: A third-party company is developing "PC Setup 2.x" for use with Apple and third-party PC Compatibility cards (see http://www.pcsetup2x.com ). This software is not developed or supported by Apple, and Apple makes no guarantees regarding its compatibility or use with Apple's PC Compatibility products.

    Note: This article provides information about a non-Apple product. Apple Computer, Inc. is not responsible for its content. Please contact the vendor for additional information.

Document Information
Product Area: Computers
Category: Cards
Sub Category: DOS Compatibility

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