Mac OS 7.6: Correct Version of MacsBug to Use

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TOPIC

In the About Mac OS 7.6 Read Me file it states that I need to upgrade to version 6.5.4 of MacsBug. I know people using version 6.5.3 of MacsBug and it works properly for them. Do I really need a new version of MacsBug?

DISCUSSION

Certain PCI-Based Mac OS computers using Mac OS 7.6 are not compatible with MacsBug v6.5.3 or earlier. On these computers the display turns a solid shade of gray, or the text is yellow when you enter MacsBug.

Note: MacsBug is a developer tool, and is not required to use Mac OS 7.6.

MacsBug 6.5.4

MacsBug v6.5.4 is not completed as of the writing of this article. If you are experiencing the problem described above with MacsBug, you can install an alpha version of this software, version 6.5.4a1. It is posted to Apple's Developer World ftp site in the following location:

ftp://ftp.apple.com/devworld/Tool_Chest/Testing_-_Debugging/Debuggers_-_dcm ds/MacsBug_6.5.4a1.txt

If you are not experiencing problems with MacsBug and Mac OS 7.6, then you do not need to install MacsBug 6.5.4a1.

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