Q: Why did Apple release System Software 7.0.1?
A: Macintosh System Software 7.0.1 incorporates software support for
new products introduced on 21 October 1991:
- Macintosh PowerBook 100, 140, and 170
- Macintosh Quadra 700 and 900
- Macintosh Classic II
Q: Why is 7.0.1 required when using these Apple products?
A: These Apple products contain hardware features that require support
from the new system software.
Q: Does Apple recommend that everyone upgrade to 7.0.1?
A: No. System 7.0.1 contains only software changes from System 7.0
necessary to support the new products and is not a generally
recommended upgrade.
Q: Is System 7.0.1 available in the System 7 upgrade kits?
A: No. Because System 7.0.1 is a hardware support release only, and there
is no significant benefit for other Macintosh users, the Personal
Upgrade Kit won't change. Customers wishing to upgrade to System 7 can
purchase an upgrade kit containing System 7.0.
However, System 7.0.1 is on the CD-ROM in the Group Upgrade kit to
continue providing network administrators all versions of system
software.
Q: Can I share a network between Macintosh computers running System 6,
System 7.0, and System 7.0.1?
A: Yes. System 7.0.1 co-exists on networks with System 7.0 and System 6
(with updated System 7 printing software).
Q: What version of HyperCard do I need to run with System 7.0.1?
A: HyperCard version 2.1 is required for use with System 7.0.1.
Q: Does 7.0.1 address any problems with System 7.0?
A: No. Apple is very confident in the stability and compatibility of
System 7.0.
Q: If I purchase a System 7 upgrade kit, am I entitled to a free copy of
7.0.1?
A: Customers wishing to get copies of System 7.0.1 can do so through
electronic bulletin boards, AppleLink, or an authorized Apple dealer.
Q: How else can I get a copy of System 7.0.1?
A: System 7.0.1 is shipped in-the-box with the Macintosh PowerBook 100,
140, and 170; Macintosh Quadra 700 and 900; and the Macintosh
Classic II.
For consistency, Apple also rolled over all newly manufactured
systems to System 7.0.1 in the United States and Pacific.
Q: Can I get System 7.0.1 on 800K disks?
A: No. As 7.0.1 is specifically a hardware support release, 1.4MB
disks only are required for the Macintosh PowerBook 100, 140, and 170;
Macintosh Quadra 700 and 900; and the Macintosh Classic II.