How to Obtain Macintosh System Software Updates

 Last reviewed: June 1, 1996
Article ID: Q148475
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft FoxPro for Macintosh, version 2.6a
  • Microsoft Visual FoxPro for Macintosh, version 3.0b

SUMMARY

System software updates for Apple Macintosh systems may be obtained in the following ways:

  • Through you local dealer.
  • Apple Order Center: 1-800-919-2775.
  • Sun Remarketing: 1-800-821-3221.
  • The Internet.

MORE INFORMATION

Updates on the Internet may be obtained by downloading files at the following location: 

   http://www.info.apple.com/Software Updates/US/Macintosh/System
NOTE: The site listed here is not under the control of Microsoft. Accordingly, Microsoft can make no representation concerning the content of this site, nor can the fact that Microsoft has given you this site address serve as an endorsement by Microsoft of the site. Microsoft is providing this site address only as a convenience to you; Microsoft has not tested any software found on this sites and therefore cannot make any representations regarding the quality, safety, or suitability of any software found there. There are inherent dangers in the use of any software found on the Internet, and Microsoft cautions you to make sure that you completely understand the risk before retrieving any software on the Internet.

Once at this location look for the update you want. Double-click it, and then click the Save As button. You will want to have an empty folder to place the file you are downloading. These files are type HQX, which is a BinHex 4.0 file. After you download it and copy it to your Macintosh, decode it with BinHex 4.0 (or another utility that understands BinHex 4 format such as Stuffit or CompactPro). Decoding converts the text-format .hqx file into a binary-format compressed .sea file. To extract the contents of the file, double-click the .sea icon.

Additional reference words: VFoxMac 3.00b 2.60a FoxMac
KBCategory: kbother
KBSubcategory: FxotherGeneral

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Last reviewed: June 1, 1996
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