SEWALL@UCONNVM.BITNET (Murph Sewall) (07/19/89)
Gee, I would have expected to find this here before it showed up on
my local BBS.
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MOVED OVER BUSINESS WIRE AT 8:18 AM EDT,
MONDAY, JULY 17, 1989.
Contact:
Janet Male
Regis McKenna Inc.
415-354-4427
NEW APPLE IIGS SYSTEM SOFTWARE NOW AVAILABLE
CUPERTINO, California--July 17, 1989--Apple Computer, Inc.
announced today the availability of new system software for
Apple IIGS computers. Apple IIGS System Software 5.0 is
the first 16-bit operating system for the Apple IIGS that
operates over the AppleTalk network system. It provides
easier access to network services and greater speed,
performance and ease of use for both individual and
networked users. The software was introduced and demonstrated
at the AppleFest tradeshow in May.
"The Apple II customer is important to us," said Jean-Louis
Gasse, president of Apple Products. "The new Apple IIGS system
software demonstrates our continuing commitment to provide
improvements that enhance the Apple II computing experience."
Apple IIGS System Software 5.0 replaces both System Software
Version 4.0 for the stand-alone Apple IIGS and AppleShare IIGS
WorkStation Software for networked IIGS systems, providing a
consistent graphics interface and high performance for both the
individual and networked users.
Developers Enthusiastic About System Software 5.0
Leading Apple IIGS software vendors are excited about
Apple's new IIGS system software and the benefits it will
provide to customers.
"We're very happy that Apple continues to invest in software
that improves the capabilities of the Apple IIGS and makes the
IIGS an even more attractive choice for home and education users,"
said Stan Roach, vice president and general manager, Activision
Presentation Tools.
Craig Copley, manager of advanced development at MECC,
publishers of World GeoGraph and Calendar Crafter, commented,
"The increase in speed across the system is impressive. The
system software has been thoroughly examined and modified with
efficiency and performance in mind. Apple has also added
several internal and interface features that really help with
the implementation of applications. The AppleShare Aware
Finder and local boot option are also really nice. Now the
IIGS can take full advantage of being on an AppleTalk network
system."
Steve Carlton, AppleWorks GS product manager at Claris,
commented, "The ExpressLoad feature and faster screen redraw
routines of System Software 5.0 are particularly impressive.
The ability to create accented and special characters directly
from the keyboard -- something particularly important to
customers working with legal and math symbols and other
languages -- is also a great addition."
Features and Benefits of the New System Software
The new Apple IIGS system software provides easier access
to the AppleTalk network system. The network system uses
existing AppleShare software on a Macintosh file server and
enables users to network their Apple IIGS computers with each
other and with Apple IIe, Macintosh and MS-DOS computers.
Apple IIGS System Software 5.0 provides a platform for new
network-aware applications that take advantage of the native-
mode operating system. Because it is compatible with ProDOS 8
and ProDOS 16, users also have full access to all existing
network applications.
In addition to operating on the AppleTalk network system,
there are several other new features of Apple IIGS System Software
5.0. Toolbox improvements enable the system to handle basic
functions like sound, drawing, scrolling, drawing, fonts, menus,
dialogs, window manipulation and memory management about twice
as fast as System Software Version 4.0, so the user experiences
a more responsive Apple IIGS.
New Toolbox components for developers make programming for
the Apple IIGS easier and faster. Additionally, developers who
use the new Expressload development tools will offer users
dramatic improvements in program loading speed.
An improved SCSI manager provides faster communication with
hard drives and CD-ROM drives, and an improved AppleDisk 3.5 driver
provides quicker access to 3.5 inch disks. The new system
software also enables faster switching to and from ProDOS 8
applications and comes with a new graphics-based Control Panel.
System Requirements
The stand-alone Apple IIGS System Software 5.0 user requires
an Apple IIGS with 512K RAM, ROM version 01 and one 3.5-inch disk
drive. (The Apple IIGS has shipped with 512K RAM since March,
1988.)
Networked systems require Apple IIGS computers with at least
768K RAM, ROM version 01 and appropriate LocalTalk cables.
Price and Availability
The Apple IIGS System Software 5.0 package includes three
3.5-inch disks containing system and set-up software and system
tools, as well as two manuals: the Apple IIGS System Software
User's Guide and the AppleTalk Network User's Guide for the
Apple IIGS. The package is currently available from authorized
Apple dealers for a suggested retail price of $49 in the United
States. Customers who purchase Apple IIGS computers on and
after July 17 (today) will receive System Software 5.0 software
and manuals free of charge. The new software and manuals are
also available to customers who subscribe to the Apple Software
Update Program. Information about this program is available
from Apple Education Dealers and Account Executives.
Although many users will want the new manuals that come with
the System Software package, Apple is also making the software
available separately from licensed user groups and licensed
on-line services.
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Apple, the Apple logo, Apple IIGS, AppleTalk, Macintosh,
ProDOS and IIGS are registered trademarks of Apple Computer,
Inc.
AppleFest is a registered servicemark of Apple Computer, Inc.
Claris is a trademark of Claris Corporation.
AppleWorks is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.,
licensed to Claris Corporation.
World GeoGraph and Calendar Crafter are trademarks of MECC.
End
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Murph Sewall Vaporware? ---> [Gary Larson returns 1/1/90]
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(subject to change without notice; void where prohibited)SEWALL@UCONNVM.BITNET (Murph Sewall) (07/20/89)
>Actually, I was just going to send the press release, but you've saved me the >trouble. Thanks, Murph! The press release was already two days old when I posted it. Does it really take Apple legal 48 hours to decide if a press release is "news" rather than a forbidden "commercial announcement?" Murph Sewall Vaporware? ---> [Gary Larson returns 1/1/90] Prof. of Marketing Sewall@UConnVM.BITNET Business School sewall%uconnvm.bitnet@mitvma.mit.edu [INTERNET] U of Connecticut {psuvax1 or mcvax }!UCONNVM.BITNET!SEWALL [UUCP] (203) 486-5246 [FAX] (203) 486-2489 [PHONE] 41 49N 72 15W [ICBM] -+- I don't speak for my employer, though I frequently wish that I could (subject to change without notice; void where prohibited)
mattd@Apple.COM (Matt Deatherage) (07/26/89)
In article <6844@sdcsvax.UCSD.Edu> jonah@amos.UUCP (Jonah Stich) writes: >Okay, now that System Disk 5.0 is actually shipping, could somebody "in the >know" post the APDA order numbers for the new Toolbox Updates and the Resource >Editor? Are they avaliable yet? How much wil they cost? Enquiring minds want to >know! > >Jonah Who announced "new Toolbox Updates and the Resource Editor?" I don't recall seeing anything from Apple on these items. Documentation will be available through APDA as soon as it can get out the door in a usable format. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Matt Deatherage, Apple Computer, Inc. | "The opinions expressed in this tome Send PERSONAL mail ONLY (please) to: | should not be construed to imply that AppleLink PE: Matt DTS GEnie: AIIDTS | Apple Computer, Inc., or any of its CompuServe: 76703,3030 | subsidiaries, in whole or in part, Usenet: mattd@apple.com | have any opinion on any subject." UUCP: (other stuff)!ames!apple!mattd | "So there." -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
jonah@amos.ling.ucsd.edu (Jonah Stich) (08/15/89)
Okay, now that System Disk 5.0 is actually shipping, could somebody "in the know" post the APDA order numbers for the new Toolbox Updates and the Resource Editor? Are they avaliable yet? How much wil they cost? Enquiring minds want to know! Jonah
rewing@Apple.COM (Richard Ewing) (08/16/89)
Actually, I was just going to send the press release, but you've saved me the trouble. Thanks, Murph! --Rick __________________________________________________________________________ |Disclaimer: Segmentation Fault: Core Dumped. | | | |Internet: REWING@APPLE.COM-----------------------Rick Ewing | |ApplelinkPE & MacNet Soon!------------------Apple Computer, Inc. | |Applelink: EWING--------------------100 Ashford Center North, Suite 100 | |Compu$erve: [76474,1732]--------------------Atlanta, GA 30338 | |GENIE: R.EWING1--------------------------TalkNet: (404) 393-9358 | |USENET: {amdahl,decwrl,sun,unisoft}!apple!rewing | ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^