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How do I install the apple 32-bit enabler on 7.1.1 SE/30
Posted by: lowlytech on 2020-04-01 20:30:30
I have 7.1.1 running on an SE/30 with 16MB of RAM.  I was going to use the MODE32 which I have used without issue before, but I need the thread manager and the readme states that it is incompatible with all versions of MODE32, so that leaves me with the apple 32 bit enabler.  I have downloaded this from 2 different sites, and extracted it without issue, but I end up with a single file that is neither an extension or a control panel applet.    I am uncertain how to actually install this program.  Any advice would be appreciated.  Thanks again..

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Posted by: mdeverhart on 2020-04-01 21:44:25
My recollection is that system enablers are just dropped into the top level of the System Folder (where the Finder and System suitcase are).
Posted by: lowlytech on 2020-04-01 22:09:56
Hey that worked great.  Thanks so much mdeverhart for the info.  I feel silly now that it was indeed that simple.  I have a way of over complicating stuff sometimes.  
Posted by: Bolle on 2020-04-02 03:31:56
What exactly is the issue with MODE32 and thread manager? I am pretty certain that I use those two together without a problem.
Posted by: mdeverhart on 2020-04-02 06:04:18
Happy to help @lowlytech. No need to feel silly, these systems are old and it can be hard to find good documentation online for them. I only remember from a LOT of time on System 7 machines back when they were new(-ish).
Posted by: lowlytech on 2020-04-03 16:19:08
What exactly is the issue with MODE32 and thread manager? I am pretty certain that I use those two together without a problem.
Looks like maybe there was an issue before mode32 7.5.  Searching, I found several instances where new features of mode32 was that it was compatible with thread manager.  I didn't actually try mode32 on my se/30, but maybe the readme file i was looking at from the thread manager install was before mode32 v7.5 was a reality.
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