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Macintosh OS X Compatibility

05/2005

Most newer Macintosh computers introduced after January 1, 2003 will not provide for starting up in Mac OS 9.x and many may not support OS X Classic mode.

IntelliKeys USB is the Mac OS X solution.

Classroom Suite and Overlay Maker 3 and ReadyMades are Mac OS X solutions

Using older IntelliTools software on a Mac OS X Computer

IntelliKeys USB is Mac OS X Compatible

Note:IntelliKeys Classic is not supported on OS X.

IntelliKeys USB software starting with version 2.0. is compatible with Mac OS 10.1 or higher and the current version is available for download. It is also available on CD for a nominal charge by contacting IntelliTools. It is very important that you read the Read Me document installed with IntelliKeys USB, as there are a few changes to the user interface specific to Mac OS X. You will need to provide the computer's Mac OS X Administrator passphrase to install the software. This software only works with IntelliKeys USB. It does not work with IntelliKeys Classic.

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IntelliTools Software Mac OS X Compatibility List

Classroom Suite version 3.x (first released 12/2003)
IntelliMathics 3 version 3.x (first released 12/2003)
IntelliTalk 3 version 3.x (first released 12/2003)
IntelliTools Reading: Balanced Literacy 1.2 (first released 3/2005)
IntelliPics Studio 3 version 3.x (first released 12/2003)
Overlay Maker 3 version 3.x (first released 12/2004)
ReadyMade Colorful Caterpillar 2.0 (first released 9/2004)
ReadyMade Five Cuddly Teddies 2.0 (first released 1/2005)
ReadyMade Primary Writing 3 3.x (first released 2/2005)
ReadyMade Primary Literacy 3 3.0 )first released 4/2005)

IntelliTools will announce future Mac OS X release plans for other IntelliTools software titles on its web site (www.intellitools.com),  and in its electronic customer newsletter, "IntelliWorld." 

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Using older IntelliTools software on a Mac OS X Computer

If you are running in OS X, you'll want to re-start in OS 9.x:

  1. From under the blue Apple, select System Preferences
  2. Then select Startup Disk
  3. Highlight OS 9.x
  4. Close the Startup Disk window
  5. Re-start the computer
  6. Open your program

When you are running in OS 9.x and want to return to OS X:

  1. From under the rainbow colored Apple, select Control Panels
  2. Then select Startup Disk
  3. Highlight OS X
  4. Close the Startup Disk window
  5. Re-start the computer

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Using older IntelliTools software in "classic" mode

Overlay Maker 2.2d can run on OS X computers in "Classic" mode.

You will find current version information at IntelliTools Software & Hardware Version Information

You can download updaters for some products at Updaters for the Macintosh Products   Or you can contact Customer Service at 800-899-6687 (info@intellitools.com) to find out if you are eligible to purchase upgrades for the current shipping versions.

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Check the Apple Specifications, under Configurations: Software. If Mac OS X and Mac OS 9 are listed, the computer will startup in either OS X or OS 9. If Mac OS X alone is listed, the computer will only start in OS X.

If you want to run older software in the Mac OS X Classic mode, you should verify with Apple that the Mac OS X computer is setup to support Classic mode.

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