Apple 8600 appendix Optional system software additions

Optional system software additions

Your computer includes optional software that adds other capabilities to the Mac OS. This software was not installed at the factory, so you have to install it if you want to use it.

Tip: Some of this software can decrease the amount of memory available for use by programs. To conserve memory, only install the software you think you’ll use.

These are some of the optional system software additions included with your computer:

mOpenDoc, which extends the usefulness of your applications by adding new functionality in the form of self-contained software components, or “parts.” A variety of parts will be available from both Apple and third- party sources, including parts for placing Internet resources directly into documents.

mQuickDraw GX, which gives your computer more powerful printing capabilities

mQuickDraw 3D, which gives your computer the ability to display graphics in three dimensions

mPlainTalk, which allows your computer to understand spoken commands in English and Mexican Spanish

mApple VideoPhone software, which allows you to set up video conferences and collaborate over a network

To see what is included with your computer, look in the Apple Extras folder on your hard disk and in the CD Extras folder on the CD-ROM disc that came with your computer. There is usually a Read Me file that explains each system software addition in more detail. To install one of these items, look for an Installer icon, similar to the one below, for the software. Double-click the Installer and follow the instructions that appear.

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