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<H1>Introduction</H1>
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SheepShaver is a MacOS run-time environment for Linux that allows you
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to run MacOS applications at native speed inside the Linux multitasking
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environment on PowerPC-based Linux systems. This means that both Linux
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and MacOS applications can run at the same time and data can be exchanged
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between them.
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<P>SheepShaver is neither a MacOS replacement nor an emulator. It runs an
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unmodified PowerPC MacOS under control of Linux at full speed without any
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kind of emulation. So it also uses the MacOS 68k emulator to run 68k
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applications. In this way, SheepShaver is comparable to the "Blue Box" of
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Apple's Rhapsody operating system.
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<H2>Some of SheepShaver's features:</H2>
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<LI>Compatibility: SheepShaver runs MacOS 7.5.2 thru 8.6 with all system
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extensions like AppleGuide, AppleScript, QuickTime, QuickTime VR,
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QuickDraw 3D, Open Transport, PPP, Language Kits, ColorSync, etc.
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<LI>Graphics: The MacOS user interface is displayed in an X11 window or
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full-screen (requires DGA)
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<LI>Sound: CD-quality stereo sound output
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<LI>Networking: SheepShaver supports Internet and LAN networking via
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Ethernet and PPP with all Open Transport compatible MacOS applications.
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<LI>Volumes: Any HFS or HFS+ volume can be used with SheepShaver (this
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includes Zip/Jaz/SyQuest drives etc.). It also features a built-in
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CD-ROM driver and a driver for HD floppy disks.
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<LI>Data Exchange: You can access Linux files from the MacOS via a "Linux"
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icon on the Mac desktop and copy and paste text between Linux and MacOS
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