granteri@pnet51.orb.mn.org (Grant Erickson) (10/20/89)
This may be a stupid and inane question to post here, but I shall ask it none the less. Does anyone know how Apple and it's factory in Fremont and its headquarters in Cupertino made out after the quake? I would assume they sustained a fair amount of damage being as close to the epicenter as they are. If you have comments, replies, answers, or flames, please leave E-Mail. Grant Erickson ._________________________________________________________. | UUCP: {rosevax, crash, orator}!orbit!pnet51!granteri | | ARPA: crash!orbit!pnet51!granteri@nosc.mil | | INET: granteri@pnet51.cts.com | |---------------------------------------------------------| | The right half of the brain controls the left half | | of the body. This means that only left-handed people | | are in their right mind. | !_________________________________________________________!
rgm@sandstorm.Berkeley.EDU (Robert Menke) (10/20/89)
A reliable source here told me that the building where they were developing
System 7.0 nearly collapsed after the earthquake. He also said that their
sprinkler system burst and all sorts of ugly mayhem occurred.
Of course, only the people at Apple really know...
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TEAM CS -- Making Tomorrow's Mistakes Today!FTWILSON@pucc.Princeton.EDU (Frederick Todd Wilson) (10/20/89)
In article <1303@orbit.UUCP>, granteri@pnet51.orb.mn.org (Grant Erickson) writes: >the less. Does anyone know how Apple and it's factory in Fremont and its >headquarters in Cupertino made out after the quake? It's already been said here, but direct from Apple, the word is that only one building suffered enough damage that it will not be used before major repairs (DeAnza3, an R&D building, I believe). In terms of factory sites and production capabilities, Apple appears to be almost fully operational as of yesterday. Todd Wilson Apple Student Rep Princeton University These statements represent my own opinions and not my employer's or Princeton University's.
hallett@positron.uucp (Jeff Hallett x5163 ) (10/21/89)
In article <1303@orbit.UUCP> granteri@pnet51.orb.mn.org (Grant Erickson) writes: >This may be a stupid and inane question to post here, but I shall ask it none >the less. Does anyone know how Apple and it's factory in Fremont and its >headquarters in Cupertino made out after the quake? I would assume they >sustained a fair amount of damage being as close to the epicenter as they are. >If you have comments, replies, answers, or flames, please leave E-Mail. They did not suffer much damage at all. A few busted Macs and that is it. Basically, the building is designed to withstand moderately large earthquakes. Apple has closed up for a week until some building inspectors become available to verify the structural stability of the building. -- Jeffrey A. Hallett, PET Software Engineering GE Medical Systems, W641, PO Box 414, Milwaukee, WI 53201 (414) 548-5163 : EMAIL - hallett@gemed.ge.com "Your logic was impeccable Captain. We are in grave danger."
lsr@Apple.COM (Larry Rosenstein) (10/21/89)
In article <1276@mrsvr.UUCP> hallett@positron.uucp (Jeff Hallett x5163 ) writes: > Apple has closed up for a week until some building inspectors become > available to verify the structural stability of the building. Apple was closed Wednesday (as were most companies). About half the buildings were operational Thursday. The rest will be operational by Monday. The exception is DeAnza 3, which suffered water damage, broken windows, etc. The building itself is structurally sound, and people will be going in to retrieve equipment, etc. Larry Rosenstein, Apple Computer, Inc. Object Specialist Internet: lsr@Apple.com UUCP: {nsc, sun}!apple!lsr AppleLink: Rosenstein1
hirayama@sumax.UUCP (Pat Hirayama) (10/21/89)
Speaking of Apple and the quake....a friend of mine who is the Apple
Student Rep at one of the universities in the area told me that he
got a call from Apple at 5am. He was informed that Apple would have
some difficulties meeting the delivery deadlines for the systems he
sold on the university's purchase program. They told him to be ready
for people who would be angry, but explain that this is due to the
quake.....
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