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Software Developers" included under the heading "Factors That May Affect Future Results and Financial Condition," which information is
hereby incorporated by reference.
In March 1999, the Company introduced Mac OS X Server, which combines the strength of UNIX-Registered Trademark- and simplicity of
the Macintosh. Mac OS X Server is based on the Mach 2.5 microkernel and the BSD-Registered Trademark- 4.4 operating system. It provides
performance and stability through full pre-emptive multi-tasking, protected memory, advanced virtual memory, QuickTime Streaming Server
software, and NetBoot; a Mac OS X server feature allowing a network of Macs to be booted and configured from a single server.
APPLICATION SOFTWARE
The Company has two primary digital video authoring/editing software titles. Final Cut Pro-Registered Trademark- 1.2.5 is video authoring
software designed to meet the demanding needs of the professional video editing environment that combines professional-
quality video editing,
compositing, and special effects in one package. Apple introduced iMovie-TM- 2, an update to its easy-to-use consumer digital video editing
software, in July 2000. iMovie 2 makes it easy to create home and classroom movies and features an enhanced user interface, improved audio
editing capabilities, enhanced controls for titling and transitions, and added special effects. iMovie 2 is preinstalled on all FireWire-Registered
Trademark- enabled Macintoshes.
AppleWorks-Registered Trademark- 6 is an integrated productivity application that incorporates word processing, spreadsheet, database,
drawing, painting, and presentation features in a single software package. Intended to be an easy-to-use product for the Company's consumer
and education customers, AppleWorks 6 makes it simple to create professional looking documents in the classroom and at home.
FileMaker-Registered Trademark- Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, develops, publishes, and distributes desktop based
database management application software for Mac OS and Windows-based systems. Filemaker's FileMaker Pro-TM- database software and
related products offers strong relational databases and advanced desktop-to-web publishing capabilities.
INTERNET SOFTWARE, INTEGRATION, AND SERVICES
Apple's Internet strategy is focused on delivering seamless integration with and access to the Internet throughout the Company's product lines.
In addition to Sherlock 2, an easy Internet Setup Assistant is an integral part of Mac OS 9, the current version of the Macintosh operating
system.
QuickTime-TM-
4 Player, the Company's current version of its multimedia software for Macintosh and Windows platforms, features streaming
of live and stored video and audio over the Internet. Since its release in June 1999, over 100 million copies of QuickTime 4 software have been
distributed free to Macintosh and Windows users worldwide. QuickTime 4 Pro is a suite of software that allows QuickTime files to be created
and edited and allows a user to add special effects to QuickTime movies. QuickTime Streaming Server software is the underlying server
technology that powers QuickTime 4's ability to stream live and stored video and audio over the Internet. QuickTime Streaming Server can be
downloaded for free as Open Source software and is included in Mac OS X Server.
In July 1999, Apple introduced QuickTime TV (QTV), a high quality network for Internet-based video and audio streaming. QTV integrates
four key elements:
Apple's QuickTime 4 Player software, Apple's open-source QuickTime Streaming Server software, video and audio content from leading
providers, and the streamed content delivery service offered by Apple and Akamai Technologies, Inc. QTV currently has over 50 channels
encompassing many leading news, entertainment, music, radio, and educational content providers.
WebObjects-Registered Trademark-, the Company's web application server software, offers a complete solution for rapid development and
deployment of web applications. WebObjects features sophisticated graphical development tools, comprehensive prebuilt and reusable
components, integration with numerous data sources, and robust deployment tools.
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