This article contains part 2 of the answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ) about System 7.5.5 Update.

Part one is available at the following URL:

Article 20408: System 7.5.5 Update: Frequently Asked Questions (1 of 2)

Questions in this FAQ

1. When will System 7.5.5 Upda te be available in other languages beside U.S. English?

2. If I have any system running System 7.5.3, will I have all of the latest system software improvements after installing System 7.5.5 Update?

3. How can I tell if my system has been updated with System 7.5.5 Update?

4. How can I tell if a product which I purchased from Apple has the enhancements provided by System 7.5.5?

5. Along with the announcement of System 7.5.5 Update, it has been stated that this is the last system software release for the Macintosh Plus, SE, Classic, Portable, PowerBook 100, SE FDHD, SE/30, LC, II, IIx, and IIcx systems. Why are future versions of the Macintosh system software not supporting these systems?

6. If I have installed MODE32 on a Macintosh II, IIx, IIcx, or SE/30, does this mean my system will be supported by future releases of the Macintosh system software?

7. Are there any known problems with installing this update which I should be aware of?

8. What happened to System 7.5.4?

9. Where can I get System 7.5.5 Update?

10. What are the system requirements for System 7.5.5 Update?

11. Where can I get more information about the Mac OS?

Answer: Apple expects localized versions of System 7.5.5 Update to be available in many countries within 90 days after the U.S. introduction. Please contact your local Apple support center for local availability.

2) Question: If I have any system running System 7.5.3, will I have all of the latest system software improvements after installing System 7.5.5 Update?

Answer: Yes.

3) Question: How can I tell if my system has been updated with System 7.5.5 Update?

Answer: If you have installed System 7.5.5 Update on to your system, there is a very easy way to verify that it has been installed. Choose "About This Macintosh" from the Apple menu. In the top right-hand side of this window will be the system software information. Your system has System 7.5.5 Update installed if it reads:

System Software 7.5.5

4) Question: How can I tell if a product which I purchased from Apple has the enhancements provided by System 7.5.5?

Answer: If you purchased a system from Apple which has the System 7.5..4 Update enhancements already included, the "About This Macintosh" window will read:

System Software 7.5.5

5) Question: Along with the announcement of System 7.5.5 Update, it has been stated that this is the last system software release for the Macintosh Plus, SE, Classic, Portable, PowerBook 100, SE FDHD, SE/30, LC, II, IIx, and IIcx systems. Why are future versions of the Macintosh system software not supporting these systems?

Answer: Future Mac OS releases will require a 68030, 63040, or PowerPC-based system which support 32-bit memory addressing, this includes all other Macintosh models. However, while future system software releases will not install on these older systems, Apple will still fully support customers with these systems by providing telephone assistance.

6) Question: If I have installed MODE32 on a Macintosh II, IIx, IIcx, or SE/30, does this mean my system will be supported by future releases of the Macintosh system software?

Answer: No. System 7.5.5 Update is the last release which will support these hardware systems, regardless if MODE32 is installed.

7) Question: Are there any known problems with installing this update which I should be aware of?

Answer: Customers are encouraged to read the document which accompanies the update, titled "About System 7.5.5 Update". It has a "known problems section" which documents issues which Apple wants to make sure are brought to our customers' attention.

8) Question: What happened to System 7.5.4?

Answer: System 7.5.4 Update, which delivers System 7.5.4, was released by Apple Computer to a limited distribution, prior to an anticipated general release. Shortly after this limited distribution, a bug in the software was found which required a revision. This revision was named System 7.5.5 and replaces System 7.5.4. System 7.5.5 Update will install on computers which have System 7.5.4 installed.

Since System 7.5.4 was released to a limited audience, there needs to be a way to easily identify this release in the event one of our customers installed it and are having specific problems. In order to make identification of 7.5.4 easy, the version number was incremented to System 7.5.5.

9) Question: Where can I get System 7.5.5 Update?

Answer: System 7.5.5 Update is available electronically via:
* Apple ftp and World Wide Web sites
- ftp://ftp.info.apple.com/
- http://www.apple.com/swupdates

10) Question: What are the system requirements for System 7.5.5 Update?

Answer: In order to install the update, you must have System 7.5.3. System 7.5.5 Update cannot be installed on earlier versions of System 7.5.

11) Question: Where can I get more information about the Mac OS?

Answer: More information can be obtained about the Mac OS on the Internet at: http://www.apple.com/macos