WARNING: you should perform updates and patches only on back-ups!!!
BMUG, Inc. cannot assume any responsibility for any loss or inconvenience that you may suffer due to software corruption or modification that may result from your use of any of the enclosed updaters or patches. You are solely responsible for their use and outcome.
Having stated that, please be certain to read any and all documentation accompanying these software updaters and patches. They usually contain explicit instructions on how to use their software, and help to ensure a safe ride over the update roadways.
I double-click and nothing happens. Why?
Most of the updaters are programs that can be started by simply double-clicking (read the documentation to be sure). However, some updates are file replacements and must be put in certain locations (again, read the documentation). In other cases, you may be trying to open a Disk Image (see next question).
What is a Disk Image?
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How do I use a Disk Image?
Apple created the Disk Image file format as a means of transferring exact floppy disk images electronically. Apple created a utility called DiskCopy that creates and reads these image files. Unfortunately for us, Apple chooses to license this utility for a fee to those who wish to distribute DiskCopy (I know, I know, write to Apple, not BMUG). The good news is that you may obtain DiskCopy from a number of major electronic services, or from Apple’s own ROMs.
There is even better news, however! There are a few utilities now available that allow you to read Disk Image files. There are even some on this ROM. Two in particular are DiskDup+, which works with Systems 6 & 7, and ShrinkWrap, which works only with System 7. Either of these utilities allows you to create new floppy disks from the images included on this ROM. Once you have created your floppy disks, you should be able to update your software.
Update Tip-of-the-Day:
Before you actually update your software, be certain to disable all of your Extensions. If you are using System 7, restart your Macintosh and hold the Shift key down until your Mac’s startup message reports “Extensions off.” If you are using System 6, you need to use an INIT disabler or temporarily remove files containing INIT code from your System Folder.
