Welcome to Rhapsody Welcome to the developer release of Apple’s next-generation OS, code-named “Rhapsody.” The developer release provides an early look at the technologies that will provide a strong and flexible computing environment for users in high-end markets.
Supported configurations This chart summarizes which hardware and features are supported by the developer release of Rhapsody.
Before you begin To install Rhapsody you need a 750 MB (minimum) hard disk. If you will be using both the Mac OS and Rhapsody on the same computer, it’s recommended that you install Rhapsody on an external hard disk. For the easiest installation, it’s best if you can set aside one entire hard disk for Rhapsody. If you want to install both Rhapsody and the Mac OS on one hard disk, which is not recommended, then you must use a Mac OS utility to partition the disk into at least two Mac OS (HFS) partitions.
Configure your Mac OS monitor settings With this version of Rhapsody, you use the Mac OS Monitors & Sound control panel to set your monitor to the resolution and color depth you want to use when you’re using Rhapsody. If you have an AppleVision monitor, make sure the monitor’s ADB cable is connected to the ADB port on the back of the computer. If you don’t do this, the monitor may have a black screen when you start up with Rhapsody. (See Chapter 4, “Troubleshooting,” if this occurs.
2 Installing Rhapsody Read this chapter for instructions on installing the software code-named “Rhapsody.” IMPORTANT Be sure that you’ve read and followed all the steps discussed in Chapter 1 before continuing. 1 Insert the CD in your computer’s CD-ROM drive. 2 Shut down your computer. 3 Make sure the Caps Lock key is not pressed. 4 Turn on your computer while holding down the C key on your keyboard. Your computer starts up from the CD-ROM disc.
Selecting the destination hard disk 1 Enter 1 to begin the installation. 2 Enter the number displayed next to the destination disk you want to use. Initializing the hard disk After you’ve selected a disk, you are asked if you want to use the whole disk or partition for Rhapsody, or whether you want to set aside a portion of the disk for Mac OS files. Using the entire disk Note: This is the recommended option.
1 Enter 2 to use a portion of the hard disk for Rhapsody. The available partitions are listed on the screen. If a partition is too small for installation, it is omitted from the list. If there are no acceptable HFS partitions, you see an error message. Refer to Chapter 1 for information about preparing your hard disk. 2 Select a partition to use for Rhapsody. WARNING All files on the selected partition will be erased during the installation process. 3 Enter Y to create an HFS (Mac OS) partition.
Installing the Rhapsody packages 1 If you are not connected to a NetInfo (Rhapsody) network, enter Y to start up the computer in non-network mode. If your computer is connected to a NetInfo network, the computer automatically starts up in network mode. IMPORTANT After the computer starts up, the Install Rhapsody dialog box appears. It may take a few moments for this dialog box to appear. Do not restart or turn off your computer. 2 Select all the packages you want to install.
3 Getting Started With Rhapsody Read this chapter to learn more about the software code-named “Rhapsody.” Assigning passwords Rhapsody is a multi-user operating system. That is, Rhapsody users must log in with a user name and password before they can access the computer. Initially, you are logged in as the user “me,” and the File Manager window opens showing your home folder. If you do not assign a password to the me account, Rhapsody automatically logs you in as “me” every time you start the computer.
The password you specify is for the account you’re currently using. In this example, you’re assigning a password to the me account. To create additional Rhapsody accounts, follow the steps above to assign the me account a password, then log out and log back in with the account “root”. There is no default password assigned to the root account.
Switching to Rhapsody To switch from the Mac OS to Rhapsody, you must install the Rhapsody control panel on your Mac OS system. You’ll use the Rhapsody control panel to switch between starting up with the Mac OS and starting up with Rhapsody. To install the control panel, drag it from the Rhapsody CD to the Mac OS System Folder. Then choose Control Panels from the Apple (K) menu, and choose Rhapsody from the submenu. Click if you’re installing on the Mac OS internal disk.
For more information The Rhapsody for Power Macintosh Computers CD disc includes documentation that is accessible from the Mac OS. Additionally, the Rhapsody Installer places documentation files on the HFS partition of the Rhapsody hard disk, if you choose to create the partition during installation. Also, there is extensive documentation in the /NextLibrary folder of your Rhapsody hard disk. Developer documentation and sample applications are installed in the /NextDeveloper folder.
4 Troubleshooting If you encounter problems when installing or using the software code-named Rhapsody, read this chapter for solutions. Why can’t I set the screen resolution? In this version of Rhapsody you must set the monitor resolution and color depth using the Mac OS Monitors & Sound control panel. This stores the monitor settings in parameter RAM so Rhapsody can read and utilize them.
3 After the startup tone, press Command-Option-P-R until you hear the startup tone again. Parameter RAM (PRAM) is reset and the computer starts up with the Mac OS. Use the Monitors & Sound control panel to adjust the monitor settings. You should also reset the date and time and AppleTalk preferences. Why can’t I switch between Mac OS and Rhapsody? When you switch to the Mac OS from Rhapsody, make sure you release the Caps Lock key when you see “Welcome to Mac OS.
How do I view diagnostic messages during startup? Hold down the V key on your keyboard to start up the computer in “verbose” mode. How do I reinstall Rhapsody? To reinstall Rhapsody, you need to restart your computer using the CDROM.When the computer is set to start up using Rhapsody, it cannot use the CD as the startup disk. In order to start up from the CD, switch to the Mac OS, then restart the computer while holding down the C key on your keyboard, as described in Chapter 2.
Acknowledgments Portions of the Apple software code-named “Rhapsody” utilize the following copyrighted material, the use of which is hereby acknowledged. Additional credits appear in the program. AT&T Copyright © 1991 by AT&T.
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Rhapsody Developer Release Installation manual for Power Macintosh computers
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Contents 1 Welcome to Rhapsody System requirements 1 1 Supported configurations Before you begin 2 3 Configure your Mac OS monitor settings Arrange your SCSI devices 2 Installing Rhapsody 4 5 Selecting the destination hard disk Initializing the hard disk 6 Using a pre-existing partition Installing the core OS 6 6 Using the entire disk 6 7 Installing the Rhapsody packages Starting Rhapsody 4 8 8 iii
3 Getting Started With Rhapsody Assigning passwords 9 9 Switching between Rhapsody and the Mac OS Switching to the Mac OS Switching to Rhapsody For more information 10 11 12 Updates and news on the Internet 4 Troubleshooting Acknowledgments iv Contents 13 17 12 10
