Apple
RSS AppleGates 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]
In brief: Apple updates G3 range
News Apple is set to release updated products into its G3 range this autumn. The move comes just days after the announcement that Apple will be using Motorola's 366MHz and 333MHz chips. Three G3 desktops,... [04 Aug 1998]
Macs and schools go hand in hand - but is Apple losing its grip?
Comment The education sector has long been a stronghold for Apple, and remains so, despite the company's recent troubled times. But as its market share continues to shrink, the question must be: how long can... [23 Jul 1998]
In brief: Apple results beat expectations
News Apple surprised Wall Street yesterday with better than expected third quarter results. Revenues of $1.4bn (£0.88bn) were flat with the previous quarter - down $340m (£212m) from the same period last year - but profits... [16 Jul 1998]
Apple loses additional 200 jobs in Cork
News Apple's manufacturing plant in Cork, Ireland, is to lose up to 200 workers on top of the 150 redundancies announced last Wednesday. As part of strategy to refocus its worldwide product line, Apple is... [03 Jul 1998]
Apple Irish plant could get reprieve
News Around 600 jobs at Apple's manufacturing plant in Ireland could yet be saved according to Irish foreign minister, Mary Harney. Harney held an emergency meeting with Apple executives in an attempt to... [03 Jul 1998]
In brief: Apple hit by screen delays
News Apple has been hit by delays on its top-of the-range PowerBook. Due for arrival by mid-June, the laptops have yet to arrive at retail outlets. A spokesman for the company said the supply of 14.1in screens was the... [29 Jun 1998]
In brief: Apple struggles to maintain customer loyalty
News Apple Computer's famous brand loyalty is slipping according to a recent report. The survey by ZD Market Intelligence found that only 71 per cent of customers repurchased an Apple PC, compared to 81 per... [26 Jun 1998]
Technologies Time Forgot: The Vic-20 and the Commodore 64
Comment When the company finally liquidated its assets in 1994, Byte magazine wrote: "Commodore deserves a eulogy, because its role as an industry pioneer has been largely forgotten or ignored by revisionist historians who claim that everything... [24 Dec 1982]
