On current Macintosh computers, such as the Power Macintosh 7500, the Apple Extras on the hard disk contains a QuickTime extras folder. However, as you discovered, the folder does not contain the sample files. The CD-ROM disc also contains an Apple Extras folder. Within the Apple Extras folder there is a QuickTime Extras folder with sample movies, photos, and music. You can either drag these to your hard disk, or play them directly from the CD-ROM disc.
This article appeared in the 14 May 1996 issue of the Information Alley.