Apple's cloners to get system upgrade, but may be denied future advances

Article Abstract:

Apple has agreed to allow cloners of its Macintosh computer to use Apple's newest operating system, the Mac OS 8. Umax Computer negotiated successfully to use the system. The pact includes Motorola Computer Group and Power Computing, the two other major cloning companies. The companies were unable to receive assurances that they would be allowed to use any future technology advances in Macintosh operating systems. The cloning companies are concern about the lack of leadership at Apple and Steve Jobs' position as advisor. Jobs is assumed to be behind the new hard-line stance taken by Apple's CFO Fred Anderson toward the cloners. Market share for cloners has declined substantially due in part to Apple's refusal to license its PowerBook laptop.

Computers, Licensing agreements, Company licensing agreement, Vendor relations, UMAX Computer Corp.

---

Apple plans direct sales over Internet

Article Abstract:

Apple will adopt a practice pioneered by Dell Computer and will begin selling built-to-order computers directly over the Internet. The plan was announced on Nov 10, 1997, by acting CEO Steve Jobs. Rumors had been circulating that Jobs would reveal a collaboration with Oracle Corp involving network computers (NC), but no such announcement was forthcoming. Jobs did, however, unveil a product line of high-performance desktop and notebook computers. The G3 series uses a PowerPC processor, capable of operating at speeds up to 266MHz, which was jointly developed by IBM and Motorola. G3 computers will be priced between $2,000 and $5,700.

Computers & Auxiliary Equip, Planning, Product information, Distribution, Company product planning, Company business planning, Jobs, Steven, Company Distribution Practices

---

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Why hottest gadgets won't be in Santa's sack. Apple CEO outlines survival strategy; mew markets, reductions in current product lines are slated, Amelio says
• Abstracts: Apple unveils strategic plan of small steps; product line to shrink; emphasis to shift to Net. A quicker pace means no peace in the Valley; Netscape-aided 'Internet time' runs creation of high-technology products
• Abstracts: Control modes in international service operations: the propensity to franchise. The persistence and transfer of learning in industrial settings

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.