Apple recommends that all Macintosh users upgrade to System 7. Finder 7.0
offers powerful new capabilities and greater ease of use. Its features
include:
* Fast access to your information. System 7 offers a fast file-find, so
you can locate your files quickly and easily. You can also access your
most frequently-used files, applications, and folders from the Apple
Menu.
* More flexible ways to view files. For example, by selecting the
Outline view, you can see several folders in one window simultaneously.
Another facility called "aliases" helps you organize your hard disk the
way you want.
* Virtual Memory with System 7. Without adding more RAM, you can have
more memory to run more applications through virtual memory and 32-bit
addressing. With virtual memory, the computer uses part of the hard disk
to increase the amount of physical memory. For example, a 4MB Macintosh
computer appears to have 8MB. With this additional memory, you can run
more applications. 32-bit addressing makes it possible to access more
than 8MB of memory in their system.
* Share files on your Macintosh with others. You can share your files
with other people on the same network without dedicating a computer to
act as a file server.
* The ability to access information regardless of where it's located.
* Multitasking. You can run several applications simultaneously for
greater productivity. For example, you can work on a memo while printing
a spreadsheet.
* Improved window handling.
* Improved text with TrueType fonts. You will see sharper-looking text on
both your screen and your printer.
* A color interface for Macintoshes supporting color.
* A complete on-line Help system using System 7's new Balloon Help.
All of the things mentioned above work without you having to buy a new
application. System 7 maintains and enhances your investment in your
computer and your applications. In addition, software developers are
working on many new and powerful applications that take full advantage of
System 7 features.
See the "What's New in System 7" guide for more details.