The System Enablers Collection contains nearly all of Apple's system
enabler files on a single disk (the enablers included cover
Macintoshes released between October, 1992 and May, 1993) System
enablers are system files that allow System 7.1 to operate on
Macintosh computers released since October 1992. Macintosh computers
introduced before October, 1992 do not need a system enabler to
operate. The disk also contains Control Panels and other files
specific to these newer Macintoshes. The product contains a simple
installer that automatically installs all of the system enablers and
control panels in the user's system folder.
BENEFITS
By consolidating all of the different system enabler files into an
easy-to-install package, system administrators, who support a variety
of Macintosh models, can find the latest system enablers they need in
one place. These customers will be able to use the System Enabler
Collection to create a system folder that can boot any Macintosh,
greatly simplifying network administration.
Some Macintosh users, particularly those with portable hard disks
used for presentations or demonstrations, need to maintain a system
folder that can boot any Macintosh. The System Enabler Collection
will allow these customers to easily install all of the current system
enablers into any system folder, so that their portable hard disk will
be able to boot any Macintosh.
Service providers and computer rental agencies will also benefit from
the System Enablers Collection. These customers will be able easily
configure a system folder that can be loaded on any Macintosh
computer, allowing them to standardize on one system folder for all
their service and rental needs.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS AND DETAILS
When installed, the files in the System Enablers Collection take up
approximately 550K of hard disk space. This product requires System
7.1. It supports all Macintosh computers released between October,
1992 and May, 1993 (see list in "Details" section). This product does
not support Performa computers.
COMPATIBILITY
The System Enablers Collection is compatible with any Macintosh
computer running System 7.1 (as of July 1993). Apple is not aware of
any applications that have a compatibility problem with the System
Enablers Collection 1.0.
AVAILABILITY AND DISTRIBUTION
The System Enablers Collection 1.0 will be made available to bulletin
boards and on-line electronic services, including AppleLink. Users
can also order the product from Apple's system software fulfillment
center by calling the Apple Order Center. When purchased directly from Apple,
there is a nominal $10 charge for this product to cover manufacturing,
shipping, and processing. Credit card orders only will be taken at
the Apple Order Center number.
The Tech Info Library article titled "Locating Vendor Information" can help you search for the Apple Order Center phone number.
Article Change History:
04 June 1996 - Updated for technical accuracy.