Newton Internet Enabler with TCP/IP Support Available to Developers

WWDC, SAN JOSE, California--May 13, 1996--Asserting its commitment to
provide Internet connectivity across all product platforms, Apple
Computer, Inc. today announced the availability of the beta version of the
Newton Internet Enabler (NIE) for Newton 2.0, a suite of connectivity
tools that allows Internet-based solutions development for Newton Personal
Digital Assistants (PDAs), including the Apple MessagePad. NIE will enable
Newton developers to deliver Internet-based solutions such as Web, mail,
news, Telnet and FTP clients.

"The Newton TCP/IP stack for developers is a key component to implementing
our Internet strategy for the Newton platform," said Sandy Benett, acting
vice president of Apple's Newton Systems Group. "In the very near future,
we can expect to see an exciting range of innovative Internet-based
solutions for Newton, developed specifically for the mobile customer who
requires seamless access to the Internet and/or an Intranet, regardless of
location."

"For the past two years, Internet connectivity efforts have been focused on
the desktop environment," said Andrew Seybold, editor-in-chief, Andrew
Seybold's Outlook on Communications and Computing. "The growth of
Internet-based enterprise and commerce applications is driving an
increased need for mobile Internet connectivity. High-functionality PDA
platforms like Newton will play a significant role in providing that
connectivity."

In addition to TCP/IP, Newton Internet Enabler also provides support for
standard Internet protocols such as PPP, SLIP and UDP, a dialer with a
script engine and a domain name resolver (DNR). Applications can now be
developed which ultimately allow customers to connect to an Internet
Service Provider (ISP) whether it be via a public ISP or through a
corporate Intranet.

The beta version of NIE is available immediately free of charge to all
Newton developers worldwide. This beta release will be available via
electronic distribution by submitting a request to:
NewtonDev@applelink.apple.com The final NIE release is expected to be
available in June 1996.

Apple Computer, Inc., a recognized innovator in the information industry
and leader in multimedia technologies, creates powerful solutions based on
easy-to-use personal computers, servers, peripherals, software, personal
digital assistants and Internet content. Headquartered in Cupertino,
California, Apple develops, manufactures, licenses and markets solutions,
products, technologies and services for business, education, consumer,
entertainment, scientific and engineering and government customers in more
than 140 countries.

If you are considering the purchase of an Apple product and would like to
have product information faxed to you, please call 1-800-462-4396 in the
U.S. or 1-800-263-3394 in Canada. If you do not have a fax machine or
would like to locate an Apple authorized reseller near you, please call
1-800-538-9696. Customers outside the U.S. should contact their local
Apple representatives for information.

Apple's home page on the World Wide Web: http://www.apple.com/
 
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