My collection of Apple CD and DVD media includes operating systems, applications, software collections that shipped with devices, promotional media, diagnostic tools, and educational content. In general, Apple-branded CD or DVD examples in original packaging have been presented separately, while single discs or collections of discs are presented chronologically.
Apple DVDs from 2009 include:
13-inch MacBook Pro Mac OS X Install DVD (Mac OS version 10.5.7, Disc version 1.1, 2Z691-6468-A, 2009)
iMac Mac OS X Install DVD (Mac OS X version 10.6.2, Disc version 1.0, 2Z691-6590-A, 2009)
Mac OS X Snow Leopard, Install DVD, Version 10.6, Not for resale
My collection of Apple CD and DVD media includes operating systems, applications, software collections that shipped with devices, promotional media, diagnostic tools, and educational content. In general, Apple-branded CD or DVD examples in original packaging have been presented separately, while single discs or collections of discs are presented chronologically.
Apple DVDs from 2010 include:
Mac OS X Snow Leopard iLife & iWork Demo Content DVD, Disc 1 of 3 (L421817A-US, October 2010)
Aperture 3 Install DVD (Version 3.0, 0Z691-6601-A, 2010)
iLife Install DVD (Version 11, 2Z691-6679-A, 2010)
Mac OS X Snow Leopard Install DVD (Version 10.6.3, 2Z691-6634-A, 2010)
iLife Install DVD, Version 11, Not for resale
Mac OS X, Snow Leopard, iLife & iWork, Demo Content DVD, Disc 1 of 3, Not for resale
Mac OS X, Snow Leopard, iLife & iWork, Demo Content DVD, Disc 2 of 3, Not for resale
My collection of Apple CD and DVD media includes operating systems, applications, software collections that shipped with devices, promotional media, diagnostic tools, and educational content. In general, Apple-branded CD or DVD examples in original packaging have been presented separately, while single discs or collections of discs are presented chronologically.
Apple CDs from 1995 include:
Apple Macintosh CD, Macintosh LC 580, Macintosh LC 630 (SSW Version 7.5, CD Version 1.1, 691-0793-A, 1995)
Apple Macintosh CD, Power Macintosh 5200/75 (SSW Version 7.5, CD Version 1.0, 691-0405-A, 1995)
Apple Macintosh CD, Macintosh LC 630 DOS Compatible (SSW Version 7.5, CD Version 1.0, 691-0492-A, 1995)
Earth Explorer: The multimedia encyclopedia of the environment—and more! (691-0412-A, 1995)
Macintosh Performa 5200CD, Includes system software and other programs, SSW Version 7.5.1, CD Version 1.0
1995 Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia, Version 7.0.2
3D Atlas, Version 1.1
In 1995 Macintosh computer system software was able to fit on a single CD. Apple used a standard white CD envelope with a white cloth-like back and a clear plastic front for system CDs.
My belief is that these two CD-ROMs are among the most rare items in my collection. I have been unable to find any information about these CDs through official or unofficial means since I acquired them in 1999.
While unpacking and setting up a large shipment of iMac computers for a school district (iMac G3 266Mhz models in “fruit” colors), these CD-ROMs were left in the trays of two different iMac computers.
Presumably, these were the CDs used on the assembly line to make last-minute changes to the Mac OS before shipment. Also likely, these CDs were probably never meant to leave the factory.
One CD is marked C 1.5 Rework CD 1/04/99 Rev. 4007 born on date 1/25/99. The other is marked Elroy Video Touchup CD 5/13/99 Rev. 2010 born on date 06/11/99.
Incidentally, “Elroy” is one of the codenames used for the original iMac—a likely reference to the character Elroy, the son on the cartoon “The Jetsons.”
AppleCare is Apple’s name for extended warranty and technical support plans for its devices. Apple hardware includes a one-year limited warranty and 90 days of technical support by telephone. The AppleCare extended warranty coverage and technical support extends the length and expands the coverage.
When introduced, AppleCare included this packaged CD containing hardware tests that might be used to help diagnose a problem during phone support. This version is from 2008 and matched the design and size of other boxed software Apple sold at the time.
AppleCare is Apple’s name for extended warranty and technical support plans for its devices. In general, Apple hardware has included a one-year limited warranty and 90 days of technical support by telephone. For an additional cost, AppleCare extended warranty coverage and technical support extends the length and expands the coverage.
When introduced, AppleCare included this packaged CD containing hardware tests that might be used to help diagnose a problem during phone support. This version is from 2002 and matched the design of other boxed software Apple sold at the time.
My collection of Apple CD and DVD media includes operating systems, applications, software collections that shipped with devices, promotional media, diagnostic tools, and educational content. In general, Apple-branded CD or DVD examples in original packaging have been presented separately, while single discs or collections of discs are presented chronologically.
AppleShare IP 5.0 (Version 5.0.2, Z97073-108A, 1997)
AppleShare IP 5.0 Companion CD (Version 5.0, Z96073-104A, 1997)
AppleShare IP 5.0 CD (bundle, 1997)
Mac OS 7.6 (Version 7.6, Z97073-038A, 1997)
AppleShare IP 5.0 (Version 5.0.1, Z96073-103B, 1997)
Apple Network Administrator Toolkit 2.0 (U96073-026B, 1997)
Mac OS 8 Tour (Mac OS 8 Demo Tour)
Mac OS 8, What a difference 8 makes. Version 8.0, Not for resale
In 1997 Macintosh computer system software was able to fit on a single CD. For Macintosh computers, Apple used a standard white CD envelope with a white cloth-like back and a clear plastic front. Since Macintosh servers required several CDs, Apple used a clear plastic CD book with space for a thin, square book at the front and pages with white backs and clear plastic covers. Each page held a single CD. The design of Apple CDs began to change in 1997 from the older black and silver design (with red accents) to a design with a single background color, black or white text, and with some CDs using few additional accent colors.
My collection of Apple CD and DVD media includes operating systems, applications, software collections that shipped with devices, promotional media, diagnostic tools, and educational content. In general, Apple-branded CD or DVD examples in original packaging have been presented separately, while single discs or collections of discs are presented chronologically.
Apple CDs from 1998 include:
Mac OS 8 (Version 8.1, 691-1912-A, U97073-121A, 1998)
FileMaker Home Page 3.0 (Web site design software, U98073-029C, 1997–1998)
WebObjects 4.0 Developer For Windows NT (1988–Version 4.0.1, Z691-2252-A, 1998)
Power Macintosh G3 For all-in-one computers (SSW 8.1, CD Version 1.0, 691-1802-A, 1998)
Power Macintosh G3 For all-in-one computers (SSW 8.1, CD Version 1.1, 691-2043-A, 1998)
Power Macintosh G3 Minitower and Desktop Computers (SSW 8.5, CD Version 1.0, 691-2121-A, 1998)
Mac OS 8.5 (Version 8.5, 691-2157-A, 1998)
Mac OS 8.5 (Version 8.5, 691-2017-A, 1998)
iMac bundle, including iMac Software Restore (SSW Version 8.1, CD Version 1.0, 691-2044-A, 1998)
When the original iMac was released in 1998, Apple changed the CD packaging to a book style. The CD book had cardboard front and back covers in bright yellow. The general software license was printed on the inside covers (in the Apple Garamond font), and the Apple CDs inside were bright orange in white CD sleeves with a clear vinyl front. In addition to the Apple CDs, various bundled software was also included such as a Willams-Sonoma cookbook and Quicken.
My collection of Apple CD and DVD media includes operating systems, applications, software collections that shipped with devices, promotional media, diagnostic tools, and educational content. In general, Apple-branded CD or DVD examples in original packaging have been presented separately, while single discs or collections of discs are presented chronologically.
Apple CD from 1994:
Apple Macintosh CD, Macintosh LC 575 (SSW Version 7.5, CD Version 1.0, 691-0305 A, 1994)
In the early 2000s when Apple began offering a re-writable CD/DVD drive as an option, they included your first blank DVD-R disc along with your Mac purchase. Apple took the opportunity to fully brand the disc with printed packaging and a custom-printed DVD-R.
I have two unused examples of this official Apple blank media, one with a grape (purple) logo “Certified for use with Power Mac G4 DVD-R drives” (part number 603-047-A, unopened in shrink wrap) and another with a blueberry (bright blue) logo “Certified for use with Apple DVD-R drives” (part number 600-8671).
