frautschi@ohstpy.mps.ohio-state.edu (05/16/91)
Dear users,
Here is a copy of our lab's system 7.0 compatability report. It would seem that
We must remain with 6.0.5 for the time being. This is offered as information for
those considering upgrading.
If there are any users who have information about beta compatability, or 7.0
compatability with the "Not avail." programs listed below, I welcome your
words. If I hear from many of you, I will summarize.
Of particular interest are TeXtures 1.2 and VersaTerm PRO (I use these, someone
else presumably is interested in the others, I will try and post your replies
nearby).
Mark Frautschi
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ATTENTION! Please read this report carefully - you have some items which may
cause problems with System 7.
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YOUR SYSTEM 7 COMPATIBILITY REPORT
Macintosh System 7 has proven compatible with most recent versions of the most
widely used Macintosh software. The developers of these products have provided
Apple with the information that appears in this report.
To make it easier for you to upgrade to System 7, the Compatibility Checker
looks at the software on your hard disks and prepares this report, which tells
you whether you need to take any action before upgrading.
The report lists all your programs and tells you whether they are compatible
with System 7 (if the developer has provided Apple with that information). It
also lists phone numbers in case you need an upgrade or more information from
the developer.
We urge you to follow the recommendations in this report. Although Apple
cannot guarantee that the report will identify all compatibility problems, we
are confident that it will aid you in a smooth transition to System 7.
IMPORTANT It's always a good idea to back up your hard disk, and especially
your System Folder, before installing new system software.
Disk(s) checked:
Internal 40MB
PLEASE NOTE The Compatibility Checker has examined the System Folder on your
current startup disk, Internal 40MB. No other System Folders were checked. If
you want to install System 7 on another startup disk, please start up with that
disk and use the Compatibility Checker again before installing.
o CAUTION You have security or virus protection software that prohibits
installation. Before you install System 7, follow the guidelines given below.
The version you have is listed later in this report.
Disinfectant INIT
Turn the software off before installing System 7. If you have version 2.5, you
can turn the software back on after installing. Please contact the developer
for more information.
Following is a list of all items checked. An explanation of categories and
notes appears at the end of the report.
Item Your
Checked Version Status Notes
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Disinfectant 2.4 Compatible
Microsoft Word 4.0 Compatible
Disinfectant INIT 2.4 Compatible
MacDraw II 1.1v1 Mostly comp. 1.1v2 VM
MacWrite II 1.1v1 Mostly comp. 1.1v2 TT
ResEdit 2.0b2 Mostly comp. 2.1
TeachText 1.1 Must upgrade 7.0 RI
Microsoft BASIC 2.00 Must upgrade n/a
HyperCard 1.2.5 Must upgrade 2.1 RI
CricketGraph 1.3 Must upgrade
Font/DA Mover 3.8 Must upgrade 4.1 UN
HeapFixer 1.0 Must upgrade n/a UN
PackIt III 1.1 Must upgrade 1.3
Redux 1.01 Must upgrade 2.0 CD
StuffIt Deluxe 1.5.1 Must upgrade 3.0
SUM Tools 1.11 Must upgrade 2.1
After Dark 1.1. Must upgrade 2.0u MO
Super Boomerang 2.0 Must upgrade 3.0 MO
SuperLaserSpool 2.0 Must upgrade MO
ATM 1.2 Must upgrade MO
Edit II 1.1 Not avail.
BRIDGE 6.0 1.32 Not avail.
VersaTerm PRO 3.0.1 Not avail.
Fractal Wizard 1.5 Not avail.
TETRIS 1.0 Not avail.
dataThief 1.0.3 Not avail.
dataThief.9 Not avail.
StatWorks 1.2 Not avail.
SuperPaint Not avail.
Textures 1.2 Not avail.
Binhex 4.0 4.0 Not avail.
Compactor 1.21 Not avail.
Fedit Plus+ 1.0.1 Not avail.
Floppy Recover 1.11 Not avail.
Guardian 1.11 Not avail.
HFS Recover 1.11 Not avail.
HMG ResEdit Primer 5.1 3.6.1b Not avail.
Scanner 1.11 Not avail.
Kermit 0.9(40) 0.9 Not avail.
Red Ryder 9.4 9.4 Not avail.
VersaTerm PRO 3.0.1 Not avail.
ZTerm 0.85 0.85 Not avail.
GateKeeper 1.1.1 Not avail. MO
Gatekeeper Aid 1.1 Not avail. MO
Randomizer 1.1.2b13 Not avail. MO
This report is based on compatibility information as of 4/25/91
END OF COMPATIBILITY REPORT
Categories used in this report:
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Compatible This version is recommended for use with System 7.
Mostly compatible This item is compatible with System 7. If you like, you can
obtain a more recent version.
Must upgrade Apple has been told that this version is incompatible with
System 7. You need to upgrade to a compatible version to
use this item with System 7.
Not available Apple does not have compatibility information for this
item. Please contact the developer directly.
Notes used in this report:
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Version numbers A version number appearing in the Notes column represents
the first version of the item that is fully compatible with
System 7.
AD This item does not work with 32-bit addressing. If you have turned on
32-bit addressing, turn it off before using this program.
CD Contact the developer of this item for information about a compatible
version.
FR A free upgrade is available from the developer.
FS This item does not work with file sharing. If you have turned on file
sharing, turn it off before using this program.
MO This item has been moved into the new folder "May Not Work With System 7."
Contact the developer of this item for compatibility information.
RI When you upgrade to System 7, replace this item with the version on the
System 7 installation disks (or on one of the other disks) included with
your upgrade materials.
TT This item does not support TrueType fonts larger than 127 points.
UN This item is not necessary with System 7.
UP You can get a compatible version of this item from authorized dealers,
electronic bulletin boards, and Macintosh user groups.
UR While this version is mostly compatible with System 7, the developer
encourages you to upgrade to a more recent version.
VM This item does not work with virtual memory. If you have turned on virtual
memory, turn it off before using this program.
Below is contact information for developers of products listed in your report.
(If you are outside the United States, please contact your Apple dealer for
upgrade information.)
Item Developer Contact at
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Disinfectant Northwestern University Number Unavailable
Microsoft Word Microsoft Corp. 800 426-9400
Disinfectant INIT Northwestern University Number Unavailable
MacDraw II Claris Corp. 408 727-8227
MacWrite II Claris Corp. 408 727-8227
ResEdit APDA 800 282-2732
TeachText Apple Computer Inc.
Microsoft BASIC Microsoft Corp. 800 426-9400
HyperCard Claris Corp. 408 727-8227
CricketGraph Computer Associates Intl 800 531-5236
Font/DA Mover Apple Computer Inc.
HeapFixer CE Software 515 224-1953
PackIt III Harry Chesley Number Unavailable
Redux Microseeds Publishing In 813 882-8635
StuffIt Deluxe Alladin Systems 408 685-9175
SUM Tools Symantec Corp. 800 441-7234
After Dark Berkeley Systems Inc. 415 540-5535
Super Boomerang Now Software Inc. 503 274-2800
SuperLaserSpool Fifth Generation Systems 800 873-4384
ATM Adobe Systems Inc. 415 961-0911
Edit II Not available Not available
BRIDGE 6.0 Not available Not available
VersaTerm PRO Not available Not available
Fractal Wizard Not available Not available
TETRIS Not available Not available
dataThief Not available Not available
dataThief.9 Not available Not available
StatWorks Not available Not available
SuperPaint Not available Not available
Textures Not available Not available
Binhex 4.0 Not available Not available
Compactor Not available Not available
Fedit Plus+ Not available Not available
Floppy Recover Not available Not available
Guardian Not available Not available
HFS Recover Not available Not available
HMG ResEdit Primer 5.1 Not available Not available
Scanner Not available Not available
Kermit 0.9(40) Not available Not available
Red Ryder 9.4 Not available Not available
VersaTerm PRO Not available Not available
ZTerm 0.85 Not available Not available
GateKeeper Not available Not available
Gatekeeper Aid Not available Not available
Randomizer Not available Not available
THIS PARTIAL LIST OF COMPATIBLE PRODUCTS IS FOR INFORMATIONAL
PURPOSES ONLY AND CONSTITUTES NEITHER AN ENDORSEMENT NOR A
RECOMMENDATION. ALL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND DESCRIPTIONS WERE
SUPPLIED BY THE PRODUCTS' VENDORS OR SUPPLIERS.
THE TESTING PROCEDURES AND COMPATIBILITY VERIFICATION WERE
CONDUCTED BY THE PRODUCTS' VENDORS OR SUPPLIERS AND ARE NOT WITHIN
THE INFORMATION OF APPLE COMPUTER, INC. APPLE COMPUTER, INC.
ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY WITH REGARD TO THE SELECTION, PERFORMANCE,
OR USE OF THESE PRODUCTS OR VENDORS. ALL UNDERSTANDINGS,
AGREEMENTS, OR WARRANTIES, IF ANY, TAKE PLACE DIRECTLY BETWEEN THE
VENDORS AND THE PROSPECTIVE USERS. APPLE COMPUTER, INC. MAKES NO
WARRANTIES AS TO THE COMPLETENESS OR ACCURACY OF THIS LIST.flowers@lanai.cs.ucla.edu (Margot Flowers) (05/16/91)
Previously, frautschi@ohstpy.mps.ohio-state.edu wrote: >Here is a copy of our lab's system 7.0 compatability report. It would seem >that We must remain with 6.0.5 for the time being. This is offered as >information for those considering upgrading. >If there are any users who have information about beta compatability, or 7.0 >compatability with the "Not avail." programs listed below, I welcome your >words. > >Of particular interest are TeXtures 1.2 and VersaTerm PRO ... > >Item Your >Checked Version Status Notes >------------------------ ------- ------------- --------- >VersaTerm PRO 3.0.1 Not avail. >Item Developer Contact at >----------------------- ----------------------- ------------ >VersaTerm PRO Not available Not available About 1-2 weeks ago, I got a "newsletter" from whatever Versaterm's company is that was essentially an upgrade notice for both Versaterm and Versaterm Pro. I called them to check on sys 7 compatibility, which they claimed, and the price was around $20 +/- $5 (sorry, can't remember). Includes neat new stuff like implementation of ftp & telnet. Can't say why the compatibility checker has no info about Versaterm Pro.