System 7

Apple Macintosh operating system version series

Softwareoperating system Classic Mac OSQ420384

Also known as Macintosh System 7 · Apple System 7 · Mac OS 7

Developer: Apple Inc.
Founded: May 13, 1991
Latest version: 7.6.1
, 7.0
, 7.0.1
+1 more
License: proprietary license

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System 7 is the seventh major release of the classic Mac OS operating system for Macintosh computers, made by Apple Computer. It was launched on May 13, 1991, to succeed System 6 with virtual memory, personal file sharing, QuickTime, TrueType fonts, the Force Quit dialog, and an improved user interface.

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Part of the series: Classic Mac OS
Follows: System 6
Followed by: Mac OS 8
Copyright holder: Apple Inc.
Working title: Big Bang
Copyright status: copyrighted
Distribution format: 3½-inch floppy disk

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