Apple Announces Availability of Comprehensive Mac OS Software Developer's
Kit

CD-ROM Subscription Product Provides Affordable and Convenient Access to a
Wide Range of Software and Programming Information

Cupertino, California--October 31, 1994--Responding to developer requests,
Apple Computer, Inc. today announced availability of a software
developer's kit that combines most of its existing software developer's
kits into one convenient--and very affordable--package. For U.S. $299,
developers can purchase an annual subscription to the new Mac OS Software
Developer's Kit (SDK), which is available on a CD-ROM and includes
quarterly updates.

Another important benefit of the Mac OS Software Developer's Kit is its
streamlined approach to software licensing. Subscribers automatically will
be able to redistribute certain system extension files and libraries with
programs they develop that require these components. Previously, many
developers would have had to secure additional licenses from Apple before
shipping their product.

According to Guerrino De Luca, vice president of AppleSoft marketing,
"Apple recognizes the pressure developers have to keep overhead low and
productivity high, and is committed to delivering quality products and
services at competitive prices to relieve this pressure. The Mac OS SDK is
only one example of this commitment, and follows recent decisions to
increase the scope of our developer support services and reduce prices for
our core development tools. We will continue to explore new ways to
maximize the level of satisfaction for our valued Macintosh developers."

With a subscription to the Mac OS Software Developer's Kit, developers will
receive a disc each quarter that contains the most recent versions of
almost all of Apple's system-software extensions, making it convenient to
track these most recent extension releases and incorporate support for
them into applications. In addition to the system-software extensions, the
Mac OS SDK includes programming interfaces and libraries, sample code, and
technical documentation. The software developer's kits in this collection
were previously available individually for a total of approximately U.S.
$2000.

Sam Roberts, senior principal engineer of Farallon Computing, Inc., said,
"Convenience is what I really like about the Mac OS SDK. I no longer have
to be concerned about tracking down each new Mac OS system extension and
related programming information--they arrive automatically on a single CD.
This should help boost the productivity of all Macintosh programmers."

Product Contents

The initial release of Mac OS SDK includes SDKs for the following software
extensions:

Apple Guide                                    MacODBC
Apple Open Collaboration Environment (AOCE)    MacOSI  Connection
Apple Remote Access                            MacSNMP
Apple Remote Access Modem                      MacTCP
Apple Shared Library Manager                   MacX.400
AppleScript                                    MacX25
AppleSearch                                    MIDI Management Tools
AppleShare  API                                Network Software Installer
AppleTalk  Wide Area                           Open Transport
ColorSync                                      PlainTalk
Communications Toolbox                         QuickDraw  GX
Control Strip                                  QuickTime
Designing PCI Cards & Drivers                  Sound Manager
File System Manager                            Telephone Manager
Installer                                      Thread Manager
Macintosh Drag and Drop                        XTND
Macintosh Easy Open

Availability

Members worldwide of Apple's Partners Program will receive one subscription
to the Mac OS SDK without charge as one of the benefits of the program.
For other developers, subscriptions to the Mac OS Software Developer's Kit
are available immediately through APDA , Apple's source for development
tools and related programming products. APDA publishes the APDA Tools
Catalog which describes hundreds of Apple and third-party products.
Developers should contact APDA using the following address or phone
numbers.

APDA
Apple Computer, Inc.
P.O. Box 319
Buffalo, NY 14207-0319
800-282-2732 (U.S.A.)
800-637-0029 (Canada)
716-871-6555 (International)
716-871-6511 (Fax)

Apple Computer, Inc., a recognized pioneer and innovator in the information
industry, creates powerful solutions based on easy-to-use personal
computers, servers, peripherals, software, online services, and personal
digital assistants. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Apple (NASDAQ:
AAPL) develops, manufactures, licenses and markets products, technologies
and services for the business, education, consumer, scientific &
engineering and government markets in over 140 countries.

Apple Computer Inc
20525 Mariana Ave
Cupertino, CA 95014
408-996-1010

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