Common Questions about FUSION

Q: Does FUSION require the EMPLANT hardware?

No. FUSION will work with the EMPLANT hardware if it is present, but it is not required. FUSION can also use the AMAX II+/IV hardware if present.

Q: Will FUSION work with my existing EMPLANT (v5.5, MACPRO, MACLITE, or MAC1200) hard drive and hardfile partitions?

Yes. The only exception to this is if you have changed the ROM type or CPU type between switching from a previous EMPLANT based emulation to FUSION.

Q: Will FUSION work with other MAC emulation hard drive or hardfile partitions?

Yes and no. It is unlikely that you will be able to successfully boot from a partition created under another Macintosh emulator (you can't exchange boot drives amongst real Macintoshes either). You can use the data contained on the drive once booted from another source. You could also immediately re-install the System software using FUSION before attempting to boot from the partition with FUSION.

Q: What size ROM do you recommend for FUSION, and why?

We recommend 512K ROMs over 256K and 1meg ROMs. The 512K ROMs were designed for the 68030 and older processors. 1meg ROMs were designed for the 68040 Macintoshes. We allow the use of 040 processors with all ROMs. This required a lot of clean up of the ROM code, and apparently our cleanup is better than what Apple did with the 1meg ROMs because the speed of the emulation is noticibly faster when using 512K ROMs. 1meg ROMs and 512K ROMs both identify themselves as ROM ID:$067C. Contrary to popular belief, there are no applications known that require 1meg ROMs. Apple's Quadra (1meg) ROMs are nothing more than the 512K ROMs with a few extra resources (RAM disk driver, Ethernet, etc.) built-in, and more than 300K worth of pictures of Apple's engineers.

Q: What is the proper procedure for installing Macintosh System software?

Here is the procedure... please follow this exactly!:

  • Go to a SHELL or CLI and type:
  • Start the emulation and boot from the Apple system software disk labled DISK TOOLS.
  • Once the Macintosh's desktop appears, open the SYSTEM folder (located on your boot partition).
  • Drag the files 'SYSTEM' and 'FINDER' (and anything labled 'UPDATE') to the trash can.
  • From the pull-down menu, select EMPTY TRASH. This will delete the files in your trash can.
  • From the pull-down menu, select SHUTDOWN.
  • Start the emulation and boot from the Apple system software disk labled INSTALL 1.
  • Once the installer is up, select the proper drive where you want the system software installed.
  • Select CUSTOM INSTALL (not EASY INSTALL!)
  • Select ALL MAC MODELS (open the triangle gadget if necessary to view choices).
  • Proceed with the on-screen installation instructions provided by the installer program.

    • Q: How much virtual memory can be selected with FUSION?

    You can select up to 767mb of virtual memory.

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