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    System Software 7.0.1: Questions and Answers
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    This article gives answers to some common questions about system software
    version 7.0.1.

DISCUSSION


    Q: Why did Apple release System Software 7.0.1?
    A: Macintosh System Software 7.0.1 incorporates software support for
    new products introduced on 21 October 1991:
    - Macintosh PowerBook 100, 140, and 170
    - Macintosh Quadra 700 and 900
    - Macintosh Classic II

    Q: Why is 7.0.1 required when using these Apple products?
    A: These Apple products contain hardware features that require support
    from the new system software.

    Q: Does Apple recommend that everyone upgrade to 7.0.1?
    A: No. System 7.0.1 contains only software changes from System 7.0
    necessary to support the new products and is not a generally
    recommended upgrade.

    Q: Is System 7.0.1 available in the System 7 upgrade kits?
    A: No. Because System 7.0.1 is a hardware support release only, and there
    is no significant benefit for other Macintosh users, the Personal
    Upgrade Kit won't change. Customers wishing to upgrade to System 7 can
    purchase an upgrade kit containing System 7.0.

    However, System 7.0.1 is on the CD-ROM in the Group Upgrade kit to
    continue providing network administrators all versions of system
    software.

    Q: Can I share a network between Macintosh computers running System 6,
    System 7.0, and System 7.0.1?
    A: Yes. System 7.0.1 co-exists on networks with System 7.0 and System 6
    (with updated System 7 printing software).

    Q: What version of HyperCard do I need to run with System 7.0.1?
    A: HyperCard version 2.1 is required for use with System 7.0.1.

    Q: Does 7.0.1 address any problems with System 7.0?
    A: No. Apple is very confident in the stability and compatibility of
    System 7.0.

    Q: If I purchase a System 7 upgrade kit, am I entitled to a free copy of
    7.0.1?
    A: Customers wishing to get copies of System 7.0.1 can do so through
    electronic bulletin boards, AppleLink, or an authorized Apple dealer.

    Q: How else can I get a copy of System 7.0.1?
    A: System 7.0.1 is shipped in-the-box with the Macintosh PowerBook 100,
    140, and 170; Macintosh Quadra 700 and 900; and the Macintosh
    Classic II.

    For consistency, Apple also rolled over all newly manufactured
    systems to System 7.0.1 in the United States and Pacific.

    Q: Can I get System 7.0.1 on 800K disks?
    A: No. As 7.0.1 is specifically a hardware support release, 1.4MB
    disks only are required for the Macintosh PowerBook 100, 140, and 170;
    Macintosh Quadra 700 and 900; and the Macintosh Classic II.



Document Information
Product Area: Mac OS System Software
Category: System 7.0x-7.1.x
Sub Category: General Topics

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