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    FWB Software: Supported under System 7.6
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12/8/97
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    Power Computing provided the information in this article and it was deemed accurate as of 14 November 1997. Apple Computer, Inc. is not responsible for its content. This article is being provided as is and will not be updated in the future.

    Power Computing bundles CD-ROM Toolkit and HDT Primer, mad by FWB Software, with all of its computers. Are these software products supported for use with Mac OS System 7.6?

DISCUSSION

    Yes, FWB Software is supported under System 7.6.

    FWB Products Approved for use with Apple's System 7.6 (See Note)
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    **Not all of the following products are bundled with Power Computing machines.

    Hard Disk ToolKit 2.0.5
    RAID ToolKit 2.0.5
    Hard Disk ToolKit¥PE 2.0.5
    Hard Disk ToolKit¥PE 1.77 - Power Computing version
    CD-ROM ToolKit 2.0.5T
    CD-ROM ToolKit 2.2 - Power Computing version
    CD-ROM ToolKit 1.6.5 - Power Computing version
    Turbo ToolKit 1.0
    HSM 1.0

    Note: Earlier releases of the FWB products have been minimally tested with no obvious compatibility issues. However we do recommend upgrading to our current releases before installing Mac OS 7.6.

    Important News about Mac OS 7.6
    =====================================================

    Apple's System 7.6 now installs a patch partition on Apple branded boot drives as part of its standard installation. This patch partition will accommodate bug fixes to the Mac OS - now, and in the future. (In System 7.6, a patch is installed that fixes problems using scanners on the Power Mac 6360/54XX/64XX.) Version 2.0.5 of FWB's Hard Disk and RAID ToolKits now install the same patch partition and fix as Apple's installer. This ensures that all your non-Apple formatted disks enjoy seamless compatibility with future Mac OS releases.

    Apple recommends testing and verifying the integrity of your start-up disk before installing System 7.6. This will ensure a more reliable installation and will increase the system's overall stability. Hard Disk ToolKit remains the #1 disk management package for testing and formatting non-Apple drives. Install Hard Disk ToolKit 2.0.5 and run Device Test before installing System 7.6.

    Apple's System 7.6 now installs a new version of the Apple CD-ROM software that can conflict with CD-ROM ToolKit. Simply disable the Apple CD-ROM software or rename the "CD-ROM ToolKit" Extension to load before the "Apple CD-ROM" Extension. The updated version 2.0.5T of CD-ROM ToolKit automatically loads the CDT Extension first (2.0.5T updater).

    NOTE: version 2.0.5 is available as a free downloadable updater for all 2.0.X owners.

    Machines Affected: All

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Product Area: Computers
Category: Power Computing Corp.
Sub Category: Third-Party Info
Keywords: kpowercc

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