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    Apple Peripherals & Drivers: Advantage over Third-Party Products
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9/23/91
9/26/91
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    What's the advantage of using an Apple printer instead of one from another
    manufacturer?

DISCUSSION


    The Macintosh operating system uses drivers for connecting peripheral
    devices such as printers. At this time, Apple provides drivers only for
    its own peripherals, not for third-party products.

    Some third-party developers have opted to create drivers for non-apple
    printers. In most cases these drivers work well. Not all printers or
    drivers have the same capabilities that our drivers and printers have, while
    others may have more.

    Most software developers develop their software to be compatible with our
    drivers, but not necessarily with third-party drivers. By sticking with
    Apple products, you are assured a greater compatibility with off-the-shelf
    software.



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