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News Microsoft threatened to withdraw Microsoft Office for the Macintosh unless Apple Computer made Internet Explorer its default browser, a US court heard yesterday. Apple's claims that the Seattle giant... [03 Nov 1998]
Harris takes Apple to court over Newton
News Harris Corp is suing Apple Computer for $17m, claiming it ended up out of pocket when Apple dropped its handheld device - the Newton - in February 1997. Harris claims it licensed the technology from... [22 Oct 1998]
Apple upgrades Mac OS
News Apple has launched version 8.5 of its Macintosh operating system (OS). According to Apple CEO Steve Jobs, the OS is a "must have" upgrade with a 15 minute installation and enhanced features. The OS will... [15 Oct 1998]
Compaq targets iMac market
News Compaq is to challenge Apple's iMac with the release of a $699 Internet-ready PC. Named the Presario Internet PC, the machine comes with an MII processor from National Semiconductor plus 64MB of memory, 4GB hard drive... [13 Oct 1998]
Apple continues its growth
News Apple Computer is expected to show its largest increase in sales for two years, according to analyst predictions. Jamie Snowdon, industry analyst at Input, said this is "a positive move for Apple". The... [01 Oct 1998]
In brief: iMac debut at Tesco
News UK supermarket chain Tesco is expanding its range of off-the-shelf computers to include the new Apple iMac machine. Stores in Cardiff and Stirling will offer the £999 iMac for a month as part of a trial scheme. [15 Sep 1998]
Scottish schools move from Macs to PCs
News South Lanarkshire Council in Scotland, has shunned Apple Macs in favour of PCs in an £800,000 contract for local schools. The move away from Apple Macs represents a major shift in policy at Lanarkshire. [07 Sep 1998]
iMac demand outstrips production
News Days before the the new Apple iMac is due for release in the UK, dealers are struggling to meet the demand. A spokesman for Apple UK said pre-orders had already exceeded all expectations, even though the... [02 Sep 1998]
Gates accused of 'predatory behaviour'
News The DoJ claimed Microsoft had illegally pressurised Apple and Intel as part of a plan to expand its empire. Microsoft's chairman and CEO, Bill Gates, was the central instigator of anti-monopolistic practices against its... [02 Sep 1998]
Adobe repels Quark offer
News Adobe, a stalwart of the software industry, has recently fallen on hard times as it makes the transition to mainly writing for the Windows platform, having always been popular with Apple Macintosh users. [26 Aug 1998]
In brief: Apple to offer golden ticket
News Apple is planning a Willy Wonka-style competition. The 'golden tickets' will be signed by Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple, and hidden in the packaging of five machines - one for each continent. The prize won't... [25 Aug 1998]
iMac gets multimillion dollar launch
News US customers will be the first to taste a piece of Apple's $100m marketing campaign for its latest machine, the iMac. Apple has now seen a third consecutive quarter of profit and its stock has almost... [17 Aug 1998]
In brief: iMac gets bundled Net access
News Apple UK has announced it will bundle Internet access with the iMac machine when it is launched in September. The machine will come with pre-loaded software form BT Internet, BT Line One and Direct Connection (Dircon). [14 Aug 1998]
Apple gets long awaited boost
News Apple Computer's recovery looks more plausible by the day. Shares in Apple closed at $39 on Tuesday, and were up a further 3.5 per cent in early trading Wednesday on a generally buoyant Nasdaq. Although... [13 Aug 1998]
Apple racks up iMac sales - even before launch
News Apple Computer is claiming it already has more than 150,000 orders for its iMac machine - due for release in the US this Saturday. A spokesman for Apple UK refused to give any figures, but said bookings... [12 Aug 1998]
