Apple Unveils Next Generation of Mac OS to Developers

SAN JOSE, California--May 8, 1995--Today at its Worldwide Developers
Conference, Apple Computer, Inc. unveiled the next generation of the Mac
OS--code-named Copland and targeted for delivery in mid-1996. With the new
OS running on Apple's PowerPC processor-based computers, the Macintosh
platform is expected to be an unmistakably superior competitor to a
mainstream PC.

"Our first step in leading the next generation of personal computing was to
deliver a superbly engineered PowerPC processor- based Mac," said David
Nagel, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide research and
development. "The next step is to deliver a powerful new software
foundation that--while familiar--makes it far easier for people to use a
personal computer on their own terms."

Nagel continued, "Copland will do for the Mac OS what the PowerPC processor
has done for Mac hardware--accelerate system performance to new levels,
and provide new opportunities for developers to be successful."

In demonstrating Copland to its developers, Apple identified four major
areas of enhancement: revolutionary system performance and stability,
achieved by fully exploiting the power of the PowerPC RISC chip;
portability, so that minimal changes are required for Mac compatibles to
run Copland; new standards for ease of use, which include automatic,
intelligent assistance and a user interface which can be customized to fit
each person's level of computing expertise; and integration of several key
Mac OS technologies that provide new capabilities in the areas of
multimedia, communications, graphics, international support, and component
software.

Revolutionary Performance and Stability

Apple is engineering a superior system foundation for Copland by writing
the new OS as "native" to the PowerPC, meaning that it fully exploits the
RISC chip's architecture and performance. In addition, Apple is designing
the operating system based on a microkernel architecture, which provides
enhanced capabilities for software applications, such as improved
multitasking and memory protection. Copland's architecture also enables
Apple to implement an advanced new file system and a high-performance
input/output subsystem.

Portability

Copland's microkernel architecture supports a hardware abstraction layer
which separates the OS from the hardware, making it easier for a computer
vendor to design Mac OS-compatible systems and, ensure that Mac OS
applications run smoothly on them.

Setting New Standards for Ease of Use

Copland redefines ease of use, extending it well beyond the graphical user
interface of the 1980s. With Copland's active assistance capability, the
computer can automatically complete tasks requested or scheduled by the
user. Copland helps its users cope with "information overload" by
providing innovative ways to search, view, and manipulate information.
Copland also provides unique personalization capabilities, including a
scalable feature set that can be tailored to a user's expertise level and
tastes.

Integrating Key Mac OS Technologies

With Copland, Apple is refining many of its industry-leading system
software technologies and integrating them more closely with the OS, while
providing its customers new ways of working based on its continuing
innovation. Copland extends Apple's leadership in graphics and multimedia
with the enhancement of its QuickTime multimedia software, QuickDraw 3D
technology, and QuickDraw GX graphics software. Copland also enhances
Apple's communication and collaboration capabilities with updates to its
PowerTalk messaging software and Open Transport networking software.
Additionally, Copland delivers a truly global operating system capable of
supporting multiple languages with its inclusion of Apple's WorldScript
technology and support for the Unicode international encoding standard.
And finally, Copland incorporates support for the industry-standard
multiplatform component software architecture by including OpenDoc.

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
1 Infinite Loop
Cupertino, CA 95014
408-996-1010

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