i/s Back Issues

Volume 11

No. 6  February 1996

Q: My PowerBook 5300 has had its share of problems. Now I hear that Apple has released a system update for it. What's does the update include, and where do I get it?

 
A:  Apple released the PowerBook 5300 System Software Update in 
January. It is a revision to the system software that shipped with 
early model PowerBook 5300 and 190 series computers. 
         
This update offers several significant improvements, including
         
* Improved emulator performance
         
* Integration of Finder 7.5.4, which optimizes caching
         
* Native resource updates to improve system level performance
         
* An improved PC Card modem extension for faxing
 
* Improved application launches
 
This update is useful only for PowerBook 5300s and 190 series 
computers purchased before mid-January 1996. You can tell the 
difference between the most recent system software and earlier 
versions by checking the system enabler version in the "About This 
Macintosh." window. If your system enabler version is earlier than 
1.2, the update should improve performance.
         
Apple strongly recommends that you do a "clean" installation to 
update your system software. For details, see "Reinstalling System 
Software" in the chapter on diagnostic techniques in your Apple 
computer manual.
         
The PowerBook 5300 System Software Update is available via 
AppleShare from the CSS File Server in the IS-CSS AppleTalk zone. 
The path is
         
Public:AppleSoftware:SystemSoftware: PB5300 SW Update(14 HD 
Disks)
         
After you download the folder to your computer, double-click on the 
System Software Installer to install the Update.
         
For assistance, call the Computing Help Desk at x3-0001 to schedule 
an afternoon walk-in appointment in 11-221. The do-it-yourself 
installation takes 15 to 30 minutes; staff will be available to 
guide you during the process. 
         

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