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From: robg@Apple.COM (Rob Griffiths)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac.games
Subject: My >own< compatibility checker
Message-ID: <52897@apple.Apple.COM>
Date: 15 May 91 08:12:07 GMT
Organization: Apple Computer Inc., Cupertino, CA
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Well, after installing System 7 months ago at work, I finally decided 
to install it on my home (read game and relaxation) machine tonight.

Of course, I wasn't sure what the outcome would be.  I had no idea how
compatible my game library was.  So, for virtue of all you out there
that are considering an upgrade, here's how my library performed:

Completely compatible:  SimCity Supreme, SimEarth, Tetris Color,
   Vette!, Nicklaus Golf, Stratego, Shanghai v2.0, Hardball 2,
   AFT 2.0, Three in Three, Mini Golf, OIDS, Diamonds, Armor Alley,
   and Glypha II 0.9.  I tested each of these for a few minutes,
   and they all seemed perfectly normal.  I did not play a complete
   game in each (in fact, I'm not sure I've >ever< done that!).

Somewhat compatible:  Sargon IV.  It works, but it's not too happy
   about it.  The background gets disturbed, and it seems to refresh
   a fair amount.  But it runs.

Not compatible:  Dragon's Lair.  All appears to work fine, but I just
   can't get past the enter-code box.  Yes, I bought the program, and
   have the kill-your-vision burgundy number sheet.  It just hangs in
   this box ... solution:  restart via the reset switch :-(.

Not compatible:  Tracon 1.5.  It runs, but the fonts and other screen
graphics are distorted beyond readability.  Guess I'll have to upgrade
to Tracon // Mac (that // is a 2, for some reason...).  Rec.Aviation had
a recent announcement of availability, and claimed System 7 compatibility.

For the record, the testing machine is a Macintosh IIcx, 13" color
monitor, standard 8-bit (256 color) video card, 8MB ram, 80MB hard disk.
I tested under a basic System 7 - I have not yet installed some of my
old inits and cdevs, but I don't forsee any problems.

I hope this answers some questions concerning possible compatibility 
problems in the all-important entertainment market!

-rob.

Standard disclaimer:  This is not from Apple!  It's from ME!  Your
results may vary depending on the system, the weather, and the
current odds on horse number four in the sixth race at Belmont.


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