Apple Unveils New Line of PowerPC Processor-based Servers

Customers Gain New Power, Flexibility, and Server Software Compatibility
from Apple RISC Servers

CUPERTINO, California--April 25, 1994--Apple Computer, Inc. today launched
three powerful new Reduced Instruction Set Computing (RISC) Workgroup
Servers as extensions to its current line of servers.  These new systems
mark the second phase of Apple's PowerPC processor-based systems rollout.

The new Workgroup Server 6150, 8150 and 9150 are all based on the PowerPC 
601 microprocessor and offer customers unrivaled performance for optimized
applications, excellent compatibility with existing Motorola 68000-based
applications, and the promise of increasing performance over time as the
operating system and applications become optimized for the PowerPC
processor.

"These new Workgroup Servers continue Apple's momentum in providing
industry-leading price/performance, not only for desktop computers, but
also for server systems," said Jim Groff, vice president of LAN Systems
for the Apple Business Systems Division. "Coupled with network services
from Apple  and from independent software vendors, we provide customers
with powerful, yet easy to maintain server and software combinations that
appeal to a wide variety of customers.  This is further evidence that
PowerPC technology is opening doors for even more customers to consider
systems from Apple."

Apple also announced its intention to provide DOS and Windows users with
access to Apple's local area network (LAN) application services, such as
AppleShare , PowerShare  Collaboration Servers, AppleSearch , and Apple
Remote Access.  Apple plans to offer an implementation of AppleTalk 
specifically designed for Windows (versions 3.1 and higher) as the basis
for these services.  This will allow users in mixed workgroups--those
using Apple Macintosh personal computers, DOS and Windows-based PCs--to
more easily share information and work together with the same ease-of use
that has always been available for Macintosh networks.

PowerPC Performance

In March, Apple introduced its Power Macintosh  line of personal computers,
which offer a new level of performance and functionality to personal
computing at low prices.  Like Power Macintosh, the new servers are based
on the PowerPC 601 microprocessor, which was jointly developed by Apple,
IBM, and Motorola as part of their historic 1991 alliance.  When running
new versions of application and server software optimized for PowerPC,
such as workgroup database and publishing applications, the new Workgroup
Servers offer two to four-times the performance of today's Motorola
680x0-based systems.

The new Workgroup Servers also offer Apple's traditional ease-of- use,
set-up, and administration.  The systems are ideal for professional
publishing, education, small to medium-size organizations, and
Macintosh-dominated workgroups within larger enterprises.

Using RISC technology, the new servers run the same PowerPC- enhanced
version of the Macintosh System 7 operating system as the desktop Power
Macintosh computers introduced six weeks ago.  This makes them ideal  for
running publishing, database, accounting, file and print, electronic-mail,
calendar, and remote access applications designed for operation on System
7 .  In the future, the systems will also be capable of running NetWare 4,
the industry-leading network operating system from Novell, Inc. (See
related release).

Apple's Server Family Grows

The new PowerPC processor-based server systems extend Apple's current
family of Workgroup Servers, which use Motorola's 68040 microprocessors:
the Workgroup Server 60 and Workgroup Server 80, which run the Macintosh
System 7 operating system, and the Workgroup Server 95, which runs A/UX ,
Apple's UNIX implementation.  The Workgroup Server 95 is the highest
performance AppleShare server.

The 68040-based systems offer the best price/performance for running basic
office productivity services , such as file/print sharing and electronic
mail services.  "We believe demand for our 68040-based Workgroup Servers
will remain strong, based on their excellent price/performance and the
very attractive upgrade path to PowerPC," Groff said.

Apple will offer PowerPC processor logic board upgrades for existing
Workgroup Server 60 and Workgroup Server 80 customers as well as Macintosh
Quadra  900 and 950 customers who want to upgrade to a Workgroup Server
9150.  Workgroup Server 95 customers will also be provided a migration
path to PowerOpen and PowerPC processor-based servers from Apple in the
future.

"New systems based on the PowerPC processor represent a bold new world for
Apple resellers and we are excited by the prospects of this new
technology," said Jay Sugi, president of Advanced Systems and Peripherals,
Inc. (ASAP), an Apple authorized reseller based in St.Louis, Missouri. 
"With industry-leading price/performance, we expect the new Workgroup
Servers and logic board upgrades to boost our server business.  Many of
our customers have already been asking about them."

Compatibility of Apple Software Services

Ensuring its software services are compatible with the new Workgroup
Servers, Apple will provide updates for its server software, including
PowerShare Collaboration Servers, AppleShare, AppleSearch, and Apple
Remote Access.  With new updates, these value-added services will be
compatible with the new Workgroup Servers, providing comparable
performance to Motorola's 68040 microprocessor-based systems.  The client
software for these services is compatible with Power Macintosh computers
and requires no update.

Apple also announced its intention to enhance its software services to take
full advantage of the PowerPC processor performance.  Optimized software,
tuned to take advantage of native PowerPC performance, is expected in
conjunction with future releases of the Macintosh operating system.

Availability and Pricing

The Workgroup Servers and PowerPC 601 processor-based upgrades will be
available beginning May 2 in the U.S.  RAID software will ship separately
later this year.  Systems will be offered worldwide through Apple
authorized resellers.  Customers can get information on the location of a
nearby Apple authorized reseller by calling 1-800-538-9696.

The U.S. Apple price for the Workgroup Server 6150 is $4,219.  The
Workgroup Server 8150 is Apple priced in the U.S. at $7,459 or with
AppleShare pre-installed, $8,499.  The Workgroup Server 9150 is Apple
priced in the U.S. at $9,229 or with AppleShare pre- installed, $10,269.

A Workgroup Server 6150 Logic Board Upgrade for a Workgroup Server 60 is
Apple priced in the  U.S. at $1,259.  A Workgroup Server 8150 Logic Board
Upgrade for a Workgroup Server 80 is Apple priced in the U.S. at $1,899. 
A Workgroup Server Logic Board Upgrade for upgrading a Macintosh  Quadra
900 or 950 to a Workgroup Server 9150 is Apple priced in the U.S. at
$2,499.

As a special promotion, PowerPC processor-based Workgroup Server customers
who return their registration cards will receive a complimentary copy of
GraceLAN Server Manager 3.0 from Apple.

Contact Apple authorized resellers for details on the new Workgroup Servers
or logic board upgrades.  Product availability, pricing, and
configurations may vary outside the U.S.

Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Apple Computer, Inc., (NASDAQ:
AAPL) develops, manufactures and markets personal computer, server and
personal interactive electronic systems for use in business, education,
the home, science, engineering and government. A recognized pioneer and
innovator in the information industry, Apple does business in more than
120 countries.

Apple Computer Inc, 20525 Mariana Ave, Cupertino, CA 95014
408-996-1010

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