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To: Don Green who wrote (34191)	7/24/2002 5:35:31 PM
From: Jeff Hayden	Respond to of 213182

Don, Apple used to void the warrantee when you opened the box. They've laid off that stance for the common things. You can install memory and AirPort cards into PowerBooks on your own. They made the tower so easy to get into that you can add cards, hard drives, memory, whatever, on your own. You've always been allowed to write your own software. Altering Apple software? Maybe if you get their permission. I don't know how much Macs are altered today since the Mac is so capable as it stands, the need for altering is probably not as important. Avid used to sell altered Mac boxes and special cards with their software. That's not really as necessary now.

To: Don Green who wrote (34191)	7/27/2002 4:17:52 AM
From: Cogito	Respond to of 213182

<<What is Apple's policy about "opening the case" in any of the Apple computers for purposes of changing the video or upgrading ram etc? What about software alterations?<< Don - Starting with the blue and white G3, the PowerMacs have all shared a case design that is without a doubt the single easiest one in the world to get into. Pull up on a ring to release a latch, and the entire side of the case opens and lays itself down flat, completely exposing the system board, drives, etc. You don't even have to detach any of the cables when you do it. Upgrading RAM takes less than one minute, literally. A video card might take two minutes, since you have to deal with the one screw that holds it down. Don't know what you mean about software alterations, though. - Allen