Apple 5300CD, 5200CD manual Using application programs designed for the PowerPC microprocessor

Using application programs designed for the PowerPC microprocessor

Your Macintosh is compatible with most application programs intended for use with Macintosh computers. But certain programs are designed especially for use with computers that have the PowerPC microprocessor. (These programs are sometimes called “native” applications.) You’ll find that these programs take best advantage of your computer’s speed.

Special memory requirements

Some native applications may be slightly larger than other programs and may take up more memory. If you find that you are running out of memory when you use one of these programs, you can use space on your computer’s hard disk as additional memory. For instructions on how to use hard disk space as memory, see the “Memory” topic of Macintosh Guide, available in the Guide (h) menu.

You can also add more memory to your computer, as described in “Expanding Memory” in Chapter 3.

Using older Macintosh programs

If you experience problems using an older Macintosh program, it may be incompatible with your Macintosh. You may be able to use your older program if you change the Modern Memory Manager setting in your Memory control panel. For detailed instructions on using older programs with your Macintosh, see the “Working with Programs” topic of Macintosh Guide, available in the Guide (h) menu.

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