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<H1>Introduction</H1> |
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SheepShaver is a MacOS run-time environment for BeOS that allows you |
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to run MacOS applications at native speed inside the BeOS multitasking |
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environment on PowerPC-based BeOS systems. This means that both BeOS |
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and MacOS applications can run at the same time and data can be exchanged |
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between them. |
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<P>SheepShaver is neither a MacOS replacement nor an emulator. It runs an |
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unmodified PowerPC MacOS under control of the BeOS at full speed without |
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any kind of emulation. So it also uses the MacOS 68k emulator to run 68k |
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applications. In this way, SheepShaver is comparable to the "Blue Box" of |
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Apple's Rhapsody operating system. |
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<H2>Some of SheepShaver's features:</H2> |
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<LI>Compatibility: SheepShaver runs MacOS 7.5.2 thru 8.6 with all system |
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extensions like AppleGuide, AppleScript, QuickTime, QuickTime VR, |
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QuickDraw 3D, Open Transport, PPP, Language Kits, ColorSync, etc. |
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<LI>Graphics: The MacOS user interface is displayed in a BeOS window or |
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full-screen (with QuickDraw acceleration) in resolutions up to |
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1600x1200 in 24 bit. |
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<LI>Sound: CD-quality stereo sound output |
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<LI>Networking: SheepShaver supports Internet and LAN networking via |
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Ethernet and PPP with all Open Transport compatible MacOS applications. |
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<LI>Volumes: Any HFS or HFS+ volume can be used with SheepShaver (this |
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includes Zip/Jaz/SyQuest drives etc.). It also features a built-in |
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CD-ROM driver and a driver for HD floppy disks. |
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<LI>Data Exchange: You can access BeOS files from the MacOS via a "BeOS" |
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icon on the Mac desktop and copy and paste text between BeOS and MacOS |
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