SYSTEM 7.5 MAKES MAC TASKS A BREEZE WITH USER-DESIGNED MACROS.Byline: Charles Charles, archduke of Austria Charles, 1771–1847, archduke of Austria; brother of Holy Roman Emperor Francis II. Despite his epilepsy, he was the ablest Austrian commander in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars; however, he was handicapped by Haddad Haddad (Arabic: حدّاد) is an Arab and Persian word meaning "blacksmith", commonly beared in the Middle East, and also beared by an African people. Atlanta Journal and Constitution Did you know that Macintoshes equipped with the latest operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. can automatically format letters, open PC disks and let you drag an address from one letter to another? These are just a few examples of the hidden powers of system 7.5, the latest software that controls the look, feel and operation of the Mac. You don't need a new machine to have system 7.5. You can install it in most older Macs, although you'll need at least 8 megabytes of random access memory, or RAM, to use it. Here's a quick look at some great but not well-known things that system 7.5 can do. Let's start with some mini-programs, called scripts or macros, that now come built into the operating system. Under the Apple menu (that's the one with the little multicolored apple in the far left-hand corner of your screen) is a folder In a graphical user interface (GUI), a simulated file folder that holds data, applications and other folders. Folders were introduced on the Xerox Star, then popularized on the Macintosh and later adapted to Windows and Unix. In Unix and Linux, as well as DOS and Windows 3. called either useful tasks or automated au·to·mate v. au·to·mat·ed, au·to·mat·ing, au·to·mates v.tr. 1. To convert to automatic operation: automate a factory. 2. tasks. In this folder are mini-programs that automatically will add an alias of programs to the apple menu, eject all disks, copy a document and close all open windows. Another example of an automated built-in mini-program sits at the bottom of the Apple menu. Called shutdown shut·down n. A cessation of operations or activity, as at a factory. shutdown Noun the closing of a factory, shop, or other business Verb shut down , it's represented by the icon of a switch. Highlight and release the icon and your Mac will shut down. No need to close windows or quit programs. The shutdown switch does all that. You can also use a program that comes with the Mac, called AppleScript, to create your own mini-programs. |
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