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====== Apple/Bandai Pippin ======

Apple's attempt of making a "technology platform" akin to the 3DO, except based off of their own Macintosh technology. With the first American Pippin system releasing in June 1996, the Pippin ended up being a massive failure, due to it's inability to truly understand the consumer market + the return of Steve Jobs shortly after it's introduction. Specifications-wise, the Pippin systems all came with a PowerPC 603 CPU, 6MB of RAM (8MB for Katz Media EU model) which can be upgraded in various increments, and a video output of 640x480 at 8 or 16 bit color.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Pippin

https://pippin.fandom.com/wiki/Pippin#Consoles

===== Operating Systems (PowerPC 603) =====


=== EGWORD Pure ===

>simplified version of Ergo Soft's EGWORD application

A port of a common Japanese word processing program to the Pippin. EGWORD can also be found on the [[eop:video_game_consoles-home:5th_generation:sega_saturn|Sega Saturn]].

https://pippin.fandom.com/wiki/EGWORD_Pure


=== Emulation Nest ===

This device runs an operating system which is known to emulate various devices with EOPs. See the [[eop:operating_systems:conventional:classic_mac_Os|Classic Mac OS]] page.


=== Macintosh on Pippin (psuedo-official 7.5.2) ===

>CD-ROM that has been "Pippinized" to allow a consumer Pippin console to boot into Mac OS 7.5.2

Unlike other ports of full Macintosh to the Pippin, this appears to be a leak from Apple Computer or Bandai internal development, as it doesn't require any "hacks" or "developer" BIOSes, and possibly even the RAM upgrades. For this alone, this is probably the best way to run Macintosh on one's Pippin.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_kUVnKF7c4

https://pippin.fandom.com/wiki/Macintosh_on_Pippin



=== PEASE/PEASE Turbo ===

>a CD-ROM-based shell which allows Pippin consoles to launch applications

Basically, a simplified Pippin-specific shell, serving a similar purpose to Finder. It can run a bunch of applications, provide certain utilities, print out things, and even run Finder as an "APPL" file. The "Turbo" version is superior overall, adding QuickTime and improving system networking.

https://pippin.fandom.com/wiki/PEASE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-J2f-08LGoM



=== Pippin Navigator ===

>access to console data and setup

This is a simple tutorial CD, but it does have a few functionalities available to the user, such as access to console data. Bundled with Pippin systems in Japan.

https://pippin.fandom.com/wiki/Pippin_Navigator_CD



=== Stock System 7.5.2 + Launch ===

On it's own, the stock 7.5.2 can't do much, due to how it's been changed for the console. The "Launch" app is a rudimentary selection interface for Pippin CD-ROMs that contain more than one program.

https://pippin.fandom.com/wiki/Pippin_Launch

http://www.macgeek.org/museum/pippin/downloads/PippinLaunch.pdf

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcGAa0O3l14



=== TV Works ===

>is a productivity suite on CD-ROM which was bundled

TV Works has word processing, a drawing program, file management, email, and a bunch of settings. Bundled with @WORLD systems.

https://pippin.fandom.com/wiki/TV_Works

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCwu4JoBI8o



//NOTE: All System X.X.X hacks MAY require a developer version of the Pippin, or at the least, [[https://bitbucket.org/blitter/pippin-kickstart/src/master]]. All will require (most likely) an 8MB RAM upgrade, or 16MB if possible/desired (known in Japan).//

All OS listings after this point are impacted by this disclaimer.


=== “Hacked” BIOS/Full System 7.5.2 ===

>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-specific files, and installing a few Macintosh modules, the stock 7.5.2 on the Pippin can be turned into an actual Pippin-specific 7.5.2. For this section in the 1st link, go to “Enhanced Pippin System 7.5.2”

https://web.archive.org/web/20170817231339/http://www.vintagemacworld.com/pip1.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wz4BQzOmZAY (presumably, shows OS from 0:50)

https://www.applenoir.com/?p=85 (7.5.2b)

https://www.applenoir.com/?p=68 (7.5.2b)



=== Mac OS 8.0 ===

>requires more effort than previous Mac systems and the results are not satisfactory

Here, one must build the installation files on a compatible Macintosh, add the "system enabler", patch some files, delete some files, swap out the Finder, and much more. Despite all this, 8.0 on the Pippin doesn’t run very well, with display artifacts and glitches. For this section in the 1st link, go to “Mac OS 8.0”

https://web.archive.org/web/20170817231339/http://www.vintagemacworld.com/pip1.html



=== System 7.5.5/7.6/7.6.1 ===

>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. 7.6/7.6.1 will install similarly, but run a bit worse while also experiencing display corruptions. For this section in the 1st link, go to “Mac System 7.5.5”

https://web.archive.org/web/20170817231339/http://www.vintagemacworld.com/pip1.html



===== Internet =====

=== Atmark Town ===

>a virtual 3D "town" to access e-mail, chat, forums, games and news features

A sort of hub program supporting some internet connectivity. Despite starting as a GUI "world", the 2nd version of this CD changed everything to simple menus, graphics, and text.

https://pippin.fandom.com/wiki/Atmark_Town



=== Franky Online ===

>Users navigated in an RPG style to access online features

Quite similar to Atmark Town, but with a larger variety in it's functions, such as internet gateways and homepages.

https://pippin.fandom.com/wiki/Franky_Online



=== Internet Kit ===

Coming in several versions, this rudimentary web browser was bundled with Pippin systems in Japan.

https://pippin.fandom.com/wiki/Internet_Kit



=== NetCruiser ===

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.

https://pippin.fandom.com/wiki/NetCruiser



=== Pippin Network CD ===

A simple dial-up networking application for Japanese numbers that was similarly bundled with the system.

https://pippin.fandom.com/wiki/Pippin_Network_CD



=== SurfEZ! Interface ===

>web browser suite with e-mail client

This originated from other systems, but it eventually received this Pippin port, being sold by Katz Media.

https://pippin.fandom.com/wiki/SurfEZ!



=== SurfMonkey ===

>web portal and custom browser for kids

Essentially a web browser + portal tailored for children, complete with harmful webpage filters.

https://pippin.fandom.com/wiki/Surf_Monkey



=== WebViewer ===

>Web browsing performance was advertised as being improved thru Microsoft Internet Explorer

Another Japanese bundle? This appears to be a web browser combined with the technologies of Internet Explorer.

https://pippin.fandom.com/wiki/WebViewer



=== @WORLD Browser ===

>was bundled with Pippin @WORLD consoles sold in the United States

The only web browser that was bundled with Pippin systems in the United States. At the time, it also came with a 28.8k modem for the console.

https://pippin.fandom.com/wiki/@WORLD_Browser