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| ====== Apple/ | ====== Apple/ | ||
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| ===== Operating Systems (PowerPC 603) ===== | ===== Operating Systems (PowerPC 603) ===== | ||
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| - | Just a word processor, but it’s something unexpected for a game console. | + | A port of a common Japanese |
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| >CD-ROM that has been " | >CD-ROM that has been " | ||
| - | Seems to be a leak from Apple Computer or Bandai internal development. Similar to below, but requires no hacks (for consumer consoles), and seemingly no RAM upgrade. | + | Unlike other ports of full Macintosh to the Pippin, this appears |
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| >a CD-ROM-based shell which allows Pippin consoles to launch applications | >a CD-ROM-based shell which allows Pippin consoles to launch applications | ||
| - | In effect, a simplified Pippin-specific shell, serving a similar purpose to Finder. It can run applications, | + | Basically, a simplified Pippin-specific shell, serving a similar purpose to Finder. It can run a bunch of applications, |
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| >access to console data and setup | >access to console data and setup | ||
| - | A glorified | + | This is a simple |
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| === Stock System 7.5.2 + Launch === | === Stock System 7.5.2 + Launch === | ||
| - | Does little on it’s own, is effectively just a loader | + | On it's own, the stock 7.5.2 can't do much, due to how it's been changed for the console. The " |
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| >is a productivity suite on CD-ROM which was bundled | >is a productivity suite on CD-ROM which was bundled | ||
| - | Has word processing, drawing, file management, email, and some settings. @WORLD | + | TV Works has word processing, |
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| //NOTE: All System X.X.X hacks MAY require a developer version of the Pippin, or at the least, [[https:// | //NOTE: All System X.X.X hacks MAY require a developer version of the Pippin, or at the least, [[https:// | ||
| - | All listings after this point are impacted by this disclaimer. | + | All OS listings after this point are impacted by this disclaimer. |
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| >A robust and functional Mac system based on the Pippin system files is easily achieved | >A robust and functional Mac system based on the Pippin system files is easily achieved | ||
| - | By swapping in a proper Finder 7.5.3, removing some Pippin files, and installing a few things, the minimalist | + | By swapping in a proper Finder 7.5.3, removing some Pippin-specific |
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| - | Must build the installation on a compatible | + | Here, one must build the installation |
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| >Once running Mac OS, the Pippin largely behaves like a normal Mac | >Once running Mac OS, the Pippin largely behaves like a normal Mac | ||
| - | Requires “judicious use of the Extensions Manager” to not hang, when paired with System Enabler files for Pippin. Can run things such as IE 4.0. 7.6/ | + | Requires “judicious use of the Extensions Manager” to not hang, when paired with System Enabler files for Pippin. Can run things such as IE 4.0. 7.6/ |
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| >a virtual 3D " | >a virtual 3D " | ||
| - | A sort of hub program supporting some internet | + | A sort of hub program supporting some internet |
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| >Users navigated in an RPG style to access online features | >Users navigated in an RPG style to access online features | ||
| - | Akin to Atmark Town, but with more function, such as internet gateways and homepages. | + | Quite similar |
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| === Internet Kit === | === Internet Kit === | ||
| - | Had a few versions, | + | Coming in several |
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| === NetCruiser === | === NetCruiser === | ||
| - | Originally for Windows, but got ported to Mac, then Pippin | + | This web browser originally ran on Windows, but it eventually got a Macintosh port. Then, of course, it got ported to the Pippin. Came bundled with ATMARK systems. |
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| === Pippin Network CD === | === Pippin Network CD === | ||
| - | Dial-up networking application for Japanese numbers; bundled. | + | A simple dial-up networking application for Japanese numbers |
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| >web browser suite with e-mail client | >web browser suite with e-mail client | ||
| - | Originally for other platforms, but got a Pippin port thru developer package. | + | This originated from other systems, but it eventually received this Pippin port, being sold by Katz Media. |
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| >web portal and custom browser for kids | >web portal and custom browser for kids | ||
| - | An even more neutralized version of the Town/Online pairing, with web blocking features. | + | Essentially a web browser + portal tailored for children, complete |
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| >Web browsing performance was advertised as being improved thru Microsoft Internet Explorer | >Web browsing performance was advertised as being improved thru Microsoft Internet Explorer | ||
| - | Apparently an IE port for Pippin or something. | + | Another Japanese bundle? This appears to be a web browser combined with the technologies of Internet Explorer. |
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| >was bundled with Pippin @WORLD consoles sold in the United States | >was bundled with Pippin @WORLD consoles sold in the United States | ||
| - | The lone bundle | + | The only web browser that was bundled with Pippin systems |
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