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Architecture: 68k PPC
Mac OS 7.5.5 Update, 7.5.5 for PM 73/86/9600, 5500 & 6500 series
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Download OS755Update.ZIP
(2.73 MB)
For System 7.0 - 7.6
For System 7.0 - 7.6
Download OS755Upd_WW.ZIP
(7.53 MB)
For System 7.0 - 7.6
For System 7.0 - 7.6
Download Special_Installers_7.5.5.zip
(76.60 MB)
For System 7.0 - 7.6
For System 7.0 - 7.6
Download PM8600_WW.ZIP
(225.10 MB)
For System 7.0 - 7.6
For System 7.0 - 7.6
Download PM7300CD_755.ZIP
(137.66 MB)
For System 7.0 - 7.6
For System 7.0 - 7.6
Download PM7300CD_ALT.ZIP
(115.20 MB)
For System 7.0 - 7.6
For System 7.0 - 7.6
Download PM5500CD_755.ZIP
(217.90 MB)
For System 7.0 - 7.6
For System 7.0 - 7.6
Download PM6500CD_755.ZIP
(290.05 MB)
For System 7.0 - 7.6
For System 7.0 - 7.6
OS755Update.ZIP: Mac OS 7.5.5 Update floppy image.
OS755Upd_WW.ZIP: Built CD image containing Mac OS 7.5.5 Update disk images in Japanese and Multicountry.
Special_Installers_7.5.5.zip: Built CD image containing machine-specific Mac OS 7.5.5 disk images.
PM8600_WW.ZIP: Built CD image containing worldwide Mac OS 7.5.5 for Power Macintosh 7300, 8600, and 9600 series disk images.
PM7300CD_755.ZIP: Power Macintosh 7300, 8600, and 9600 series install CD-ROM image.
PM7300CD_ALT.ZIP: Power Macintosh 7300, 8600, and 9600 series install CD-ROM image. (International English)
PM5500CD_755.ZIP: Power Macintosh 5500 series restore CD-ROM image (International English).
PM6500CD_755.ZIP: Power Macintosh 6500 series restore CD-ROM image.
Mac OS 7 (codenamed "Big Bang" and sometimes called Mac OS 7) is a single-user graphical user interface-based operating system for Macintosh computers. It was introduced on May 13, 1991 by Apple Computer. It succeeded System 6, and was the main Macintosh operating system until it was succeeded by Mac OS 8 in 1997. Features added with the Mac OS 7 release included cooperative multitasking, virtual memory, personal file sharing, an improved user interface, QuickTime, and QuickDraw 3D.
With the release of version 7.6 in 1997, Apple officially renamed the operating system "Mac OS", a name which had first appeared on Mac OS 7.5.1's boot screen. Mac OS 7 was developed for the Motorola 68k processor, but was ported to the PowerPC after Apple adopted the new processor.
Mac OS 7.5.5 included significant performance improvements for virtual memory and memory management on PowerPC-based Macs, including the elimination of one type 11 error. Also included were a number of reliability improvements, such as fixes for Macs using floppy disks equipped with a DOS compatibility card, improved hard disk access for PowerPC PowerBooks and Performa 5400 through 9500 computers, fixes for Macs that included an Apple TV Tuner or Macintosh TV Remote Control, improvements to LocalTalk and networking (especially for the Performa 5400 and 6400), fixes to system startup for the faster 180 MHz Macs (which included PowerPC 604 or 604e processors), improved reliability when using sound intensive applications on Quadra or Centris computers that contained the PowerPC upgrade card, and improved stability when using multiple background applications and shared printers on a network. Mac OS 7.5.5 is also the last Mac OS 7 release that can run on 68000-based Macs such as the Macintosh Plus. 7.6 and later required a 68030 processor
-Wikipedia
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Mac OS 7.5.5 Update
This is Mac OS 7.5.5. It was a update for users of Mac OS 7.5.3 which fixes most of the bugs.
OS755Update.ZIP: Mac OS 7.5.5 Update mountable disk images.
OS755Upd_WW.ZIP: Built CD image containing Mac OS 7.5.5 Update disk images in Japanese and Multicountry.
While the original 7.5.5 update above did not work in these models such as Power Macintosh 5500/6500 and 7300/8600/9600, it contains the special specific software components and features.
Special_Installers_7.5.5.zip: Built CD image containing Mac OS 7.5.5 disk images for PowerMac 5400/5500/6500 and PowerMac 7300/8600/9600.
PM8600_WW.ZIP: Built CD image containing worldwide Mac OS 7.5.5 for Power Macintosh 7300, 8600, and 9600 series disk images in British English, Danish, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Spanish, and Swedish. Not available separately, you have to download them all instead
Power Macintosh 7300, 8600, and 9600 CD-ROM
The Power Macintosh 7300 (Codename: "Montana"; also sold with server software as the Apple Workgroup Server 7350) is a personal computer that is a part of Apple Computer's Power Macintosh series of Macintosh computers. It was introduced at a processor speed of 180 or 200 MHz (in Europe and Asia, an additional 166 MHz configuration was available) in February 1997 alongside the Power Macintosh 8600 and the Power Macintosh 9600. It replaced both the Power Macintosh 7200 and the Power Macintosh 7600, and was itself discontinued in favor of the Power Macintosh G3 desktop model in November 1997.
The Power Macintosh 8600 (Codename: "Kansas") is a personal computer that is a part of Apple Computer's Power Macintosh series of Macintosh computers. It was introduced at a processor speed of 200 MHz in February 1997 alongside the Power Macintosh 7300 and the Power Macintosh 9600. It replaced the Power Macintosh 8500. In August 1997, the original model was replaced with two faster ones, at 250 and 300 MHz. The 8600 was discontinued in February 1998, in favour of the Power Macintosh G3 minitower that had been introduced in November 1997.
The Power Macintosh 9600 (Codename: "Kansas"; also sold with additional server software as the Apple Workgroup Server 9650) is a personal computer that is a part of Apple Computer's Power Macintosh series of Macintosh computers. It was introduced in February 1997 alongside the Power Macintosh 7300 and the Power Macintosh 8600, and replaced the Power Macintosh 9500 as Apple's flagship desktop computer. It was the last Macintosh model able to boot and run Mac OS 7 natively.
-Wikipedia
Original disc image for restoring a Power Mac 7300, 8600, or 9600. It includes the Mac OS 7.5.5 installer specifically designed for Power Macintosh 7300/166, 7300/180, 7300/200, 8600/200, 8600/250, 8600/300, 9600/200, 9600/233, 9600/300, and 9600/350.
PM7300CD_755.ZIP: CD image containing system software for Power Macintosh 7300, 8600, and 9600 series and other programs.
PM7300CD_ALT.ZIP: CD image containing system software for Power Macintosh 7300, 8600, and 9600 series and other programs. (Z-7.5.5)
Performa restores with Mac OS 7.5.5
The Apple Power Macintosh 5500/225, based on the Gazelle architecture, features a 225 MHz PowerPC 603e processor, 32 MB of RAM, a 2.0 GB hard drive, a 12X CD-ROM drive, 2D/3D graphics acceleration, and pre-installed video input/output expansion cards in an attractive all-in-one case with a 15" multiscan color monitor.
The Apple Power Macintosh 5500/250, based on the Gazelle architecture, features a 250 MHz PowerPC 603e processor, 32 MB of RAM, a 2.0 GB hard drive, a 12X CD-ROM drive, 2D/3D graphics acceleration, and pre-installed video input/output expansion cards in an attractive all-in-one case with a 15" multiscan color monitor.
The Apple Power Macintosh 5500/275, based on the Gazelle architecture, features a 275 MHz PowerPC 603e processor, 32 MB of RAM, a 4.0 GB hard drive, a 24X CD-ROM drive, 2D/3D graphics acceleration, and a pre-installed TV tuner in an ultracool black all-in-one case with a 15" multiscan color monitor.
The Apple Power Macintosh 6500/225, based on the Gazelle architecture, features a 225 MHz PowerPC 603e processor, 32 MB of RAM, a 2.0 GB or 3.0 GB hard drive, a 12X CD-ROM drive, 2D/3D graphics acceleration, and an SRS 3D surround sound system with subwoofer packed in a sleek, rounded tower case.
The Apple Power Macintosh 6500/250, based on the Gazelle architecture, features a 250 MHz PowerPC 603e processor, 32 MB or 48 MB of RAM, a 3.0 GB or 4.0 GB hard drive, a 12X or 24X CD-ROM drive, an internal Zip drive, 2D/3D graphics acceleration and an SRS 3D surround sound system with subwoofer packed in a sleek, rounded tower case.
The Apple Power Macintosh 6500/275, based on the Gazelle architecture, features a 275 MHz PowerPC 603e processor, 32 MB or 48 MB of RAM, a 4.0 GB or 6.0 GB hard drive, a 12X or 24X CD-ROM drive, an internal Zip drive, video input/output cards, a TV/FM radio card, 2D/3D graphics acceleration and an SRS 3D surround sound system with subwoofer packed in a sleek, rounded tower case.
The Apple Power Macintosh 6500/300, based on the Gazelle architecture, features a 300 MHz PowerPC 603e processor, 64 MB of RAM, a 4.0 GB or 6.0 GB hard drive, a 12X or 24X CD-ROM drive, an internal Zip drive, 2D/3D graphics acceleration and an SRS 3D surround sound system with subwoofer packed in a sleek, rounded tower case.
-Everymac
Guide to restoring Performa Software:
http://macintoshgarden.org/how-restore-the-performa-software
Power Macintosh 5500 Series Restore
This is the restore CD of Power Macintosh 5500 series in 1997, may also work for 6500 series but this one has the different bundled software with Mac OS 7.5.5 (System Enabler 411), several applications (also games), and much more.
This disc contains Mac OS 7.5.5 with System Enabler 411, Adobe Acrobat Reader 2.1, Apple Telecom 3.1, Apple Address Book 1.0.3, Apple Fax 1.0.4, Apple Telecom Sample Scripts and User's Guides, ClarisWorks Office 4.0v3, Eric's Solitaire Sample, Glider Pro 1.1.2, Lemmings 1.5.2, MacLinkPlus 8.1, Peter Pan Demo, SimCity 2000 1.2, Spaceway 2000 1.2, Spin Doctor 1.2, Super Maze Wars 1.2, Performa Extras and other extras.
CD-ROM Scan
PM5500CD_755.ZIP: CD image containing a restore hard disk image for Power Macintosh 5500 series
Power Macintosh 6500 Series: The Home Macintosh restore
This is the restore CD of Power Macintosh 6500 series "The Home Macintosh" in 1997, prepared by Euryale. Contents are similar than 6400 series restore. It was designed for home use only.
This disc contains Mac OS 7.5.5 with System Enabler 411, Adobe Acrobat Reader 2.1, Adobe PhotoDeluxe 1.0.1, Adobe Type Manager 3.9, America Online 3.0D, American Heritage Dictionary 3.0.1, Apple Internet Connection Kit 1.2, Apple Internet Dialer 1.1.4, Apple Telecom 3.1, Apple Address Book 1.0.3, Apple Fax 1.0.4, Apple Telecom Sample Scripts and User's Guides, Claris Emailer Lite 1.0v4, ClarisWorks 4.0v4, Eric's Solitaire Sampler 1.0.2, Fetch 3.0.1, Apple Internet Status 1.1.4, Config PPP 2.5.1, DragNet LE 1.1.2, DropStuff 4.0, Internet Config 1.3, MacPing 3.0.3, QTVRPlayer 1.0.2, RealAudio Player 2.0.2, StuffIt Expander 4.0.2, MacLinkPlus 8.1, Magic Dogz 1.0, MegaPhone 2.0.5P, MegaPhone 2.0 Tour, Netscape Navigator 3.0, NCSA Telnet 2.6, NewsWatcher 2.1.3, Now Contact 3.6, Now Up-to-Date 3.6, Quicken SE 7, SurfWatch 1.6.5AP, Web Workshop 1.0, Peforma Extras and other extras.
CD-ROM Scan
PM6500CD_755.ZIP: CD image containing a restore hard disk image for Power Macintosh 6500 series
CompatibilityArchitecture: 68k PPC
For 5500/6500 restore, Most applications on this CD are designed for the Power Macintosh computers or SheepShaver.
For the sufficient reasons, this CD and the hard disk configuration works in Basilisk II & SheepShaver.
Some Apple Telecom software only works for SheepShaver. 68K versions is only compatible for Quadra AV or PowerBook computers. You need the GeoPort Telecom Adapter, GeoPort Internal Modem and Macintosh Express Modem to work the Apple Telecom software.
Comments
True, we should keep links to the Support Area at this place.
You're right, but removing the dead links is fine, I thought?
IIGS_User: You don't need to delete this page. It has some kind of information. I have placed all placeholders before someone will make a mirror.
All files are gone, the simplies way is to delete the entire entry, I thought?