Language Kits: Compatibility & Installation

Questions answered in this article:

1. Is WorldScript incompatible with Finder Hiding, a feature on the Performa Operating System and System 7.5.x?
2. I am attempting to install the Chinese Language Kit (CLK) under System 7.5.x. I have the updater for the CLK, but cannot get the Language Kit itself installed because I get an error that the system cannot be updated. What's happening?
3. Is there a version of the Japanese Language Kit (JLK) compatible with Mac OS 7.6?
4. How do I install the Chinese Language Kit on a PCI-based Power Macintosh?
5. Is the Chinese Language Kit compatible with Mac OS 7.6 and Mac OS 7.6.1?
6. I want to install multiple Language Kits on my system. In what order should I install them?

Question 1: Is WorldScript incompatible with Finder Hiding, a feature on the Performa Operating System and System 7.5.x?

Answer: Finder Hiding occurs when you launch (double-click) an application in the Finder. All of the Finder's windows and icons are hidden while the application is running. Quitting the application restores the Finder view of icons and windows.

The WorldScript extension, included with Apple's Chinese Language Kit (CLK) and the Japanese Language Kit (JLK), is incompatible with Finder Hiding, a feature of the System 7.01P and System 7.1P and System 7.5.x.

To determine the fix for this incompatibility, first find out what version of system software you are using. Choose the "About This Computer" menu item from the Apple menu. The window which opens will state the System version number.

For System 7.1P2, 7.1P1, and 7.0.1P users:

If you have Performa System Software 7.1P2 or earlier, remove the Launcher from the Control Panels folder and restart your Performa. With System Software version 7.1P2, the Launcher control panel controls the "Finder Hiding" feature.

To remove the Launcher control panel:

1. Choose the Control Panels folder from the Apple menu.

2. Drag the Launcher control panel out of the Control Panels folder.

3. Close the Control Panels folder by clicking the close box.

4. Choose Restart from the Special menu to restart your Performa.

For System 7.1P5 and 7.1P3 users:

1. Choose the Control Panels folder from the Apple menu.

2. Double click on the Performa control panel to open it.

3. Click the check box marked Finder Hiding once to turn the feature off.

4. Close the Performa control panel by clicking the close box.

For System 7.5.x users:

1. Choose the Control Panels folder from the Apple menu.

2. Double click on the General Controls control panel to open it.

3. Make sure there is an X next to Show Desktop when in background.

4. Close the General Controls control panel by clicking the close box.

Question 2: I am attempting to install the Chinese Language Kit (CLK) under System 7.5.x. I have the updater for the CLK, but cannot get the Language Kit itself installed because I get an error that the system cannot be updated. What's happening?

Answer: To Install the Chinese Language Kit 1.0 under System 7.5.x, you must remove the Launcher from the Control Panels folder. This will allow the installation to take place. However, you will need the Chinese Language Kit Update 1.1.1, to be compatible with System 7.5.x.

Question 3: Is there a version of the Japanese Language Kit (JLK) compatible with Mac OS 7.6?

Answer: Japanese Language Kit 1.2 is required for (and is compatible with) all 7.5 and higher systems.

Question 4: How do I install the Chinese Language Kit on a PCI-based Power Macintosh?

Answer: To use the Chinese Language Kit with a PCI-based Power Macintosh, you MUST install in the following order:

1. Install the WorldScript Updater 1.0 or later, or WorldScript Pieces Install. One of these installers will be located in the CD Extras folder of the System Software CD that came with your PCI-based Power Macintosh computer.

2. Install the Chinese Language Kit version 1.0 or 1.1.

3. Install the Chinese Language Kit Updater to update your software to version 1.1.1.

If this installation order is not followed it will result in your Power Macintosh booting to a flashing "?" and you will need to clean install your system software and install the Language Kit components in the correct order.

Question 5: Is the Chinese Language Kit compatible with Mac OS 7.6 and Mac OS 7.6.1?

Answer: The Chinese Language Kit is compatible with Mac OS 7.6 and Mac OS 7.6.1. See article 30009: "Apple Asia Chinese Language Kit: Questions and Answers" for installation instructions.

Question 6: I want to install multiple Language Kits on my system. In what order should I install them?

Answer: If you are installing multiple Language Kits on your system, install them in order from oldest to newest.

If you were to install all of the language kits currently available, you would do so in the following order:

• Chinese Language Kit 1.1.1
• Japanese Language Kit 1.2
• Cyrillic Language Kit 1.0
• Arabic Language Kit 1.0.1
• Hebrew Language Kit 1.0.1
• Korean Language Kit 1.0
• Indian Language Kit 1.0.