Table of Contents
Index
Shared Libraries
Programs designed for the PowerPC processor use special files called
shared libraries. These can help some Power Macintosh programs to
run more efficiently, and can be used by more than one PowerPC pro-
gram simultaneously. Any necessary shared libraries are installed
automatically in the System Folder when you install Power Macintosh
programs.
If a Power Macintosh program requires a shared library and there is
not enough memory available for the shared library, you’ll see a mes-
sage that the program could not be opened because of insufficient sys-
tem memory. If this happens, see the “Memory” topic of Macintosh
Guide, available in the Guide menu, for instructions on turning on vir-
tual memory.
If a required shared library is missing, you’ll see a message that the
program could not be opened because the shared library could not be
found. If this happens, follow the directions that came with your pro-
gram to reinstall the program. If the shared library is still missing,
contact the program’s manufacturer for assistance.
Using Older Macintosh Programs
If you experience problems using an older Macintosh program, it may
be incompatible with your SuperMac J700 computer (as well as Apple
Power Macintosh computers). You may be able to use your older pro-
gram if you turn off the Modern Memory Manager in your Memory con-
trol panel. For best performance when using PowerPC native or
PowerPC accelerated applications, turn on Modern Memory Manager.
(Modern Memory Manager is required to utilize all of the memory
installed in your computer.)
For detailed instructions on using older programs with your SuperMac
J700 computer, see the “Working with Programs” topic of Macintosh
Guide, available in the Guide menu.