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    Apple Spec Database: 2/98 Read Me
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2/20/98
9/8/98
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    Name: Apple Spec Database

    Version: 2/98

    Released: February 13, 1998

    Requires:
    FileMaker Pro version 3.0. Users who do not have FileMaker Pro 3.0 will also want to download the runtime application, "Apple Spec app.img".

    Description:
    Apple Spec Database files contain detailed technical specifications on a variety of Apple computers, displays, and printers introduced since 1984. These specifications include information about memory configurations, power requirements, video capabilities, built-in ports, software, sound capabilities, and logic board components.

    The 2/98 version includes information on: Power Macintosh G3 Desktop, Power Macintosh G3 Minitower, Macintosh PowerBook G3, and Apple Multiple Scan 720.

    Instructions:
    This software consists of a Disk Copy NDIF (New Disk Image Format) compressed image, which requires Disk Copy 6.1 or later to use. Download this software to your hard drive and then double-click it to use it. Disk Copy is available in the Utilities folder.

    Disk Copy 6.1 (or later) or Disk Image Mounter 2.1 (or later) from Apple are the recommended applications to access all disk images released by Apple and are the only supported applications to access NDIF disk images.

DISCUSSION

    The database was originally designed for those who had a regular need for this kind of information, such as sales and support professionals. It also became an easy way for others to learn more about some of the products Apple has introduced over the years. The information is delivered in a cross-referenced database format for easy search and retrieval. It will look best when viewed on a monitor set to 16 or more colors.

    Requires:
    FileMaker Pro version 3.0. Users who do not have FileMaker Pro 3.0 will also want to download the runtime application, Apple Spec app.img".

    Description:
    Apple Spec Database files contain detailed technical specifications on a variety of Apple computers, displays, and printers introduced since 1984. These specifications include information about memory configurations, power requirements, video capabilities, built-in ports, software, sound capabilities, and logic board components. The 2/98 version includes information on: Power Macintosh G3 Desktop, Power Macintosh G3 Minitower, Macintosh PowerBook G3, and Apple Multiple Scan 720.

    Instructions:
    This software consists of a Disk Copy NDIF (New Disk Image Format) compressed image, which requires Disk Copy 6.1 or later to use. Download this software to your hard drive and then double-click it to use it. Disk Copy is available in the Utilities folder.

    Disk Copy 6.1 (or later) or Disk Image Mounter 2.1 (or later) from Apple are the recommended applications to access all disk images released by Apple and are the only supported applications to access NDIF disk images.

    To use the database:
      1. Open the self-extracting archive which contains the Apple Spec Database files to decompress them. The self-extracting archive will have a name similar to "Apple Spec 8/97.sea".

      2. Open the file named "Apple Spec" using FileMaker Pro 3.0. If you do not have FileMaker Pro 3.0, you can use the Apple Spec Database "runtime" application (available from the same locations as the database files).

    If you have any suggestions, comments, or corrections you'd like to share with us, please contact us at this email address: applespec@mail2.info.apple.com

    We regret that we may not be able to respond to every inquiry we receive, nor can we send out copies of the database from this address. Updated copies of the database will be made available via Apple Software Updates locations.

    Apple Software Updates are available via:

    1) America Online (keyword: applecomputer)
    2) CompuServe (GO APLSUP)
    3) Internet: gopher.info.apple.com
    4) Internet: ftp.info.apple.com (formerly ftp.austin.apple.com)

    Also, these articles can help you locate the software update mentioned here:

Document Information
Product Area: Apple General Information
Category: Apple On Line Resources
Sub Category: Apple SW Updates

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