Mac Format 1994 October/Macformat17.cdr/Shareware in MacFormat/TattleTech 2.03/TattleTech Master 2.03/TattleTech Master 2.03.rsrc/TEXT_15963_General System.txt

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General System Definitions

Note: In this category all items are reported whether or not they are applicable to
           your configuration, except for a few instances.  Items marked “NA” are
           generally not available on your machine.

          [Text] = Item only exists under given circumstance
          {Text} = Expect positive response only under given circumstance

• System :
   ◊ System Version = Version number
   ◊ System File Integrity =  Reports if file is damaged  [Registered +Checking
       On]
   ◊ System Tuner Version = Version number [System 7.0]
   ◊ Hardware System Update Version = Version number [System 7.1,not
               Performa]
• Finder :
   ◊ Finder Version = Version number
   ◊ Finder File Integrity =  Reports if file is damaged  [Registered +Checking
       On]
   ◊ Finder is  Scriptable and Recordable = Yes/No.  Supports AppleScript
   ◊ Finder supports 4 gigabyte volumes = Yes/No.
• MultiFinder :
   ◊ MF Version = Version number of Multifinder {System 6}
   ◊ MF File Integrity =  Reports if file is damaged  [Registered +Checking
       On]
   ◊ MF Status = Active/Inactive

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• Alias Mgr : {System 7}
   ◊ Alias Mgr is Present = Provides surrogates for files/folders/disks, etc.
   ◊ Is AppleTalk Remote aware = Is Remote AppleTalk supported?
• Apple Events Mgr is Present = Does the system support high level routines
                for communication between applications? {System 7}
• AppleScript : {AppleScript Extension + System 7}
   ◊ AppleScript is Present = AppleScript provides a mechanism for
                automating a series of commands given to the computer
      + AppleScript Version = Version
   ◊ Finder Script Extension is Present = This extension allows you
                to also automate Finder related actions
• At Ease:
   ◊ At Ease is Present = Yes/No.  Provides alternative to normal Finder
                which restricts access to various functions
      + At Ease Version = Version
      + At Ease is Running = Yes/No
• AUX :  {Unix Running}
   ◊ AUX is Present = Yes/No
      + AUX Version = Version
• At Ease:
   ◊ CloseView is Present = Yes/No.  Provides a mechanism screen
                magnification
      + CloseView Version = Version
      + CloseView is Running = Yes/No
• Collection Mgr : {QuickDraw GX Extensions with System 7.1}
   ◊ Collection Mgr is Present = Manages arbitrary data objects
      + Collection Mgr Version = Version
• ColorSync : {ColorSync Extension with System 7}
   ◊ ColorSync is Present = ColorSync Utilities utilize components
                of the Component Manager for implementing various color matching
                methods
      + ColorSync Version = Version
• Communication Toolbox :  These managers provide tools for communicating with
                remote computers over phone lines. {Communication Toolbox Extensions
                or System 7}
   ◊ Communication Toolbox is Present = Yes/No
      + Communication Toolbox Version  = Version number
      + Internal Communication Toolbox Version  = Version number
   ◊ Communication Resource Mgr is Present = This provides the tools for
                tracking resources
      + Internal Communication Resource Mgr Version  = Version number
      + Persistent Tool Fix = Yes/No
      + New Tool Resource Calls = Are the CRMGetToolResource and
                CRMReleaseToolResource calls present?
   ◊ Connection Mgr is Present = This manager can be used to establish and
                 maintain a data connection between machines
      + Internal Connection Mgr Version  = Version number
      + CMAddSearch Fix = Yes/No
      + CMGetErrorString Call = Yes/No
      + Multi Async I/O Calls = Are the new calls such as CMNewIOPB and
                CMPBRead available?
   ◊ File Transfer Mgr is Present = This manager handles the protocols for
                file transfer
      + Internal File Transfer Mgr Version  = Version number
      + MultiFile Calls = Are the FTSend and FTReceive calls  present?
      + FTGetErrorString Call = Yes/No
   ◊ Telephone Mgr is Present =  Yes/No
      + Telephone Mgr Version  = Version number
      + Internal Telephone Mgr Version  = Version number
   ◊ Terminal Mgr = This manager emulates various terminal types.
      + Internal Terminal Mgr Version  = Version number
      + TMGetErrorString Call = Yes/No
• Component Mgr :  {QuickDraw GX Extensions with System 7.1}
   ◊ Component Mgr is Present = Database which provides program
                access to code objects of various classifications
      + Component Mgr Version = Version
• Database Access Mgr (DAM) :  {DAL extension or System 7}
   ◊ DAM is Present = Provides access to databases on various computers
                utilizing a simplified user interface
      + DAL Extension Version = Version of generic interface supplied by Apple
• Debugger :
   ◊ Debugger is Present = Yes/No
      + Built-In ROM Debugger = Yes/No.  Is the debugger the built-in ROM
                debugger or another
• Dialog Mgr Extensions are Present = Are System 7 style dialog boxes
                supported? These allow movable modal dialogs, menu access from a
                modal dialog, etc. {System 7}
• Dictionary Manager is Present = Provides a standard format and
                means for accessing dictionaries {System 7.1}
• Drag Mgr is Present = Yes/No.  Allows dragging objects between
                applications {System 7}
• Easy Access : {Easy Access extension}
   ◊ Easy Access is Present = Allows for control of the mouse using
                the keyboard
   ◊ Easy Access is On = Yes/No
      + Easy Access is Sticky = Yes/No
      + Easy Access is Locked = Yes/No
• Edition Mgr :
   ◊ Edition Mgr is Present = Is Publish/Subscribe supported? {System 7}
      + File Translation Aware =  Yes/No.  Can interface with the Translation
                Mgr/Easy Open? {System 7}
• File System Attributes :
   ◊ New HFSDispatcher = Do external file systems have access to
                 HFSDispatch calls? {System 7}
   ◊ FSSpec calls = Is the new method for specifying files for file system
                 calls available?  {System 7}
   ◊ Standard File Extensions 5-8 = Are the procedures which allow for
                 dynamically changing the contents of a dialog supported? {System 7}
   ◊ Standard File is File Translation Aware = Yes/No.  Can interface with
                 the Translation Mgr/Easy Open? {System 7}
   ◊ Standard File has Color Icons = Yes/No. {System 7}
• Folder Mgr is Present = Is the FindFolder function supported?  {System 7}
• Font Mgr :
   ◊ Font Mgr is Present = Yes/No
      + Outline Fonts are Supported =  Are outline (TrueType) fonts
                 supported? {System 7}
• Help Mgr :  {System 7}
   ◊ Help Mgr is Present = Is balloon help supported?
      + Help Mgr Extensions = Yes/No
• Memory Mgr :
   ◊ System Heap can grow = Yes/No {System 7}
   ◊ Temp Mem support = Is temp memory available through the use of
                 special non-memory manager calls?
   ◊ Temp Mem Handles are Real = Is temp memory available through Memory
                 Manager calls which create real handles? {System 7}
   ◊ Temp Mem Handles are Tracked = Can an application hold temporary
                 memory until the application terminates? {System 7}
• Message Mgr :  {QuickDraw GX Extensions with System 7.1}
   ◊ Message Mgr is Present = Yes/No.  Provides the underlying mechanism
                 for incorporating messaging services
      + Message Mgr Version = Version
• Notification Mgr is Present = Used by background applications for
                 notification of user
• OS Attributes-Misc :
   ◊ Scrolling Throttle is On = Yes/No
   ◊ Menu Bar is square = Yes/No
   ◊ Popup CDEF Support is Present = Is there support for automatic
                 creation of popup menus? {System 7}
   ◊ Icon Utilities are Present = Are the routines for drawing System 7 color
                 icons supported? {System 7}
• Power Mgr = Yes/No  [Portables]
   ◊ CPU can Idle = Yes/No
   ◊ SCC Clock can be Stopped = Yes/No
   ◊ Sound Power can be Turned Off = Yes/No
• PowerTalk (AOCE) Toolbox:  {AOCE extensions with System 7.1}
   ◊ PowerTalk Toolbox is Present = Yes/No
   ◊ PowerTalk ToolBox is Running = Yes/No
      + PowerTalk Version =Toolbox version number
      + Std Catalog Version = Version of high level catalog package
      + Std Catalog Find Version = Version of find routines for
               catalog records
      + Std Catalog Prompt Version = Version of prompt for name and
               password authentication
      + Std Mail Version = Version of standard mail package
      + Std Mail Send Letter Version = Version of routines for mail exchange
      + Std Mail Mailbox Version = Version of mailbox access routines
      + Digital Signatures Version = Version of routines for verifying that a
                document has not been altered
   ◊ PowerShare is Present and Running = This is the server version of
                PowerTalk which, among other things, stores messages for recipients
                whose computer/application is currently not running
      + PowerShare Version = Version
• PPC ToolBox :  {System 7}
   ◊ PPC ToolBox is Present = This toolbox provides low level  support for
                all events
   ◊ PPC ToolBox is Active (Real-Time Session) = Yes/No
      + Incoming Session (Program Linking) = Yes/No  Is Program Linking
                enabled?
      + Outgoing Session = Yes/No  Is AppleTalk active?
      + Supports Store and Forward = Yes/No  Can PPC events be stored until
                the receiver becomes available?
• Process Mgr :  {System 7}
   ◊ System has Launch Control = Is the Process Manager available?
                 {System 7}
   ◊ Full File Spec Launch = Can an application be launched using the new
                 launchControlFlags and the extended parameter block?  {System 7}
   ◊ Application can Return from Launch = Can an application return from
                 a sub-launched application?
• QuickDraw :
   ◊ QuickDraw Version = Version
      + Supports GWorlds > 1 bit = Can GWorlds be other than B+W?
      + Pixmaps can be direct (16/32 bit) = Is direct specification of pixels
                 in either 16 or 32 bits allowed? {System 7}
      + Supports grayishTextOr mode = Is the new method for using real grays
                 to display disabled items supported?  {System 7}
   ◊ QuickDraw GX Graphics is Present = Yes/No {QuickDraw GX extensions
                 with System 7.1}
      + QuickDraw GX Graphics Version = Yes/No
   ◊ QuickDraw GX Printing is Present = Yes/No {QuickDraw GX extensions
                 with System 7.1}
      + QuickDraw GX Printing Version = Yes/No
   ◊ Color Picker Version = Yes/No
• QuickTime : {QuickTime Extension with System 7}
   ◊ QuickTime is Present = Yes/No
      + QuickTime Version = Version
      + Compression Manager Version = Version
• Real Time Mgr is Present = Yes/No  This manages the Digital Signal
               Processor built into the “av” machines
• Resource Mgr :
   ◊ Partial Resources are Supported = Can only a portion of a resource be
               loaded into memory?  {System 7}
• SANE :
   ◊ OmegaSANE is Running = Yes/No.  Improved version of SANE in System
               7.01 or greater which automatically installs in the IIci or newer
               machines?  {System 7}
• Scrap Mgr is File Translation Aware = Yes/No  {System 7}
• Script Mgr :
   ◊ Script Mgr is Present = This manager supports the display of different
               languages
      + Script Mgr Version = Version
      + Current Keyboard Script = ID
      + Sys Script Type = ID
      + Sys Script Language = ID
      + Sys Script Region = ID
      + Sys Script Date Format = ID
      + Sys Script Number Format = ID
      + Sys Keyboard Script = ID
• Shared Library Mgr : {Shared Library Manager Extension with System 7}
   ◊ Shared Library Mgr is Present =  The manager allows for the dynamic
               sharing of code between different application
      + Shared Library Mgr Version = Version
• Slot Mgr :
   ◊ System 7 Slot Mgr is Present = Can you search for enabled and
                disabled sResources  {System 7}
      + Slot Mgr Version = The Slot Manager operates in 32 bit mode in
                Version 2  {System 7}
• Sound Mgr :
   ◊ New Sound Manager is Present = Can the machine support sound
               input, continuous play from disk, sound-channel mixing, and audio
               compression?  {System 7}
      + Sound Manager Version = Version number of Sound Manager
      + MACE Version = Version number of MACE (Mac Audio Compression
              and Expansion) routines
      + SPB Version = Version number of sound input routines
• Speech Mgr :  {Speech Manager extension with System 7.1}
   ◊ Speech Mgr is Present = This manager translates written text to
              speech
      + Speech Mgr Version = Version
• TextEdit :
   ◊ TextEdit Version = Version number and (name) if available
   ◊ TEGetHiliteRgn is Present = Yes/No
• Text Services :  {System 7.1}
   ◊ Text Services is Present = This manager supplies the various available
              text related services provided by utility programs to applications which
              require them
      + Text Services Version = Version
• Thread Mgr :  {Thread Manager extension with System 7}
   ◊ Thread Mgr is Present = This manager allows applications to implement
              concurrent processes within the application.  It is the equivalent of
              application level multitasking
      + Thread Mgr Version = Version
• Time Mgr Version = Version number and (name) if available
• Translation Mgr :  {System 7}
   ◊ Translation Mgr is Present = Yes/No.  This manager works with Easy
              Open to provide for streamlined file translation
      + Easy Open Version = Version