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Preface – Apple PC Compatibility Card 7-inch card User Manual

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The PC Compatibility Card lets you use DOS, Windows 3.1, Windows 3.11,
Windows for Workgroups, and Windows 95 applications directly on your
Macintosh computer. It includes a high-performance microprocessor that’s
compatible with the latest DOS and Windows software. You can:
m simultaneously run the Macintosh operating system (Mac OS) and PC

applications

m switch between the Mac OS and PC environments at any time without

quitting the applications you’re using

m view the current environment on a single monitor, or view both

environments simultaneously on two monitors

m use the same hard disk for both Mac OS and PC software
m use your Macintosh keyboard and one-button or multibutton Apple

Desktop Bus (ADB)–compatible mouse with PC software

m use your Macintosh modem, monitor, and printer with PC software, or

connect PC-compatible equipment

m with some models, use a joystick or other game controller with PC

applications

m with some models, connect MIDI equipment
m add random-access memory (RAM) to the PC Compatibility Card
m use the built-in Macintosh serial ports with PC software

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