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m AppleScript, which allows you to automate tasks in the Finder and other scriptable applications
(applications that support AppleScript). Instructions for using AppleScript are in the Apple Extras
folder on your hard disk.
folder on your hard disk.
The following are preselected system software additions, already installed on your computer along with
the Mac OS basic system:
the Mac OS basic system:
m QuickDraw 3D, to view and manipulate 3D images on your computer
m MacLinkPlus translators, to easily open documents (including DOS and Windows documents)
created in applications you don’t have. These translators work with the Mac OS Easy Open control
panel.
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Important
System software is preinstalled on your computer. Do not reinstall system software unless
you are experiencing problems or you want to upgrade to a more recent version. Consult Chapter 13,
“Techniques for Diagnosing and Solving Problems,” before attempting to reinstall system software.
“Techniques for Diagnosing and Solving Problems,” before attempting to reinstall system software.
Extra system software additions you can install yourself
Your computer comes with additional software that adds additional 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.
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 random-access memory (RAM) available for
use by application programs, even when it is not in use. To conserve RAM, only install the software you
think you’ll use.
use by application programs, even when it is not in use. To conserve RAM, only install the software you
think you’ll use.
These are some of the extra system software additions that you can install yourself:
m QuickDraw GX, for enhanced printing and typographical capabilities
m English Text-To-Speech, to have your computer read text aloud
m Cyberdog, an application to access the Internet.
m Apple Remote Access Client, to connect to a remote computer (such as your computer at work)
using a modem
m Open Transport PPP, to connect to the Internet using a modem
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