Newton OS: Versions & Updates

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There are a couple of different versions of the Newton Operating Systems and Updates which can be used based on the MessagePad that one has. I have an original MessagePad. What version should I use?

DISCUSSION

Use the following chart to determine which operation system and update you need.

Newton Operating Systems and Updates

System Version OMP* OMP* MP 100 MP 110 MP 120 MP 120 w/2.0 MP 130 w/2.0
Intro Date 8/2/93 10/30/93 3/4/94 3/4/94 1/30/95 11/13/95 04/01/96
At Intro 1.02 1.11 1.3
(414059)
1.3
(344052)
1.3
(444217)
2.0
(515299)
2.0
(526060)
Without update 1.00 1.10 1.3
(414059)
1.20 1.3
(444217)
2.0
(515264)
2.0
(525314)
Other updates 1.03 None 1.3
(414313)
1.3
(345025)
1.3**
(445333)
2.0**
(516205)
None
Other updates 1.04 None 1.3**
(415333)
1.3**
(345333)
None None None
Other updates 1.05 None None None None None None
* The original MessagePad was distributed with two distinct ROM versions -- 1.0 and 1.1

** These are the latest in system updates (December 1996)

For information on using and obtaining the Newton System Updates, see the Tech Info Library article titled "Apple MessagePad: System Update 1.3 Versions and Changes." The Famous Apple!

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