Apple and Symantec Relationship to Deliver Next-Generation Development
Environment for Macintosh on PowerPC

SAN JOSE, California--May 12, 1993 -- Apple Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)
and Symantec Corporation (NASDAQ:SYMC) today announced an agreement to
work together to develop and market the next-generation development
environment for Apple Macintosh computers. The environment initially will
target Apple's PowerPC-based systems, and will address the needs of
developers creating native applications for those systems. Macintosh on
PowerPC is expected to ship in the first half of 1994.

The two companies will share engineering resources and build upon Symantec
C++ 6.0 for Macintosh, an object-oriented development environment
introduced today at Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference. The
new environment will also build upon Apple's Macintosh Programmer's
Workshop (MPW), a comprehensive suite of development tools for
professional programmers.

Through the joint-development efforts, the two companies plan to provide
developers of Macintosh-based applications with a suite of high-quality,
easy-to-use tools that facilitate teamwork among programmers working
together on a development project. The new development environment will be
marketed by both companies as a successor to MPW. Apple will continue to
support developers who rely on MPW.

The new environment will be based on an open architecture that enables
interoperability with tools developed by other vendors. Consequently,
developers will be able to customize their development environment by
integrating the rich technology from Apple and Symantec with their
favorite tools from third-party vendors.

"Apple is bringing computer systems to market at a rapid pace, requiring
developers to get their products to market faster," said Steve Weyl,
Apple's director of developer tools. "Our partnership with this leading
and proven vendor will help provide timely availability and
interoperability of the best tools technology from Symantec, Apple and
other tools vendors."

"The PowerPC represents the future of Macintosh computing," said Gene Wang,
Symantec executive vice president of applications and development tools.
"We intend to maintain our leadership position in the Macintosh
development tools market by working closely with Apple and building a
world-class environment for PowerPC application development."

This agreement expands the formal working relationship between Apple and
Symantec, which began in June 1992, with a joint-development agreement to
provide a cross-platform application framework. Known as Bedrock, the
framework is designed to make it easier for application developers to
create products for both Macintosh computers and Windows-based PCs. The
next-generation environment will enable developers to take advantage of
Bedrock in designing, building and testing applications for both Macintosh
computers and Windows-based systems. A first look at Bedrock, the Bedrock
Architecture CD, was announced today.

The close working relationship between the two companies has already
resulted in delivery of a Symantec C++ development environment by
incorporating technology from both companies. Symantec C++ 6.0 for
Macintosh includes all of THINK C 6.0, also introduced today, and Apple's
SourceServer, a source-code management system that helps development teams
manage large and complex projects. In addition, using Apple's ToolServer,
the two companies have enabled access from Symantec C++ 6.0 for Macintosh
to many of the MPW tools. As a result, Symantec C++ 6.0 for Macintosh
combines the power and flexibility of MPW with the ease-of-use and
productivity of Symantec's development environment.

Headquartered in Cupertino, Calif., Apple Computer, Inc. develops,
manufactures and markets computer systems for use in business, education,
the home, science, engineering, and government. A recognized pioneer and
innovator in the personal computer industry, Apple does business in more
than 120 countries. Apple's Macintosh computers and LaserWriter printers
were ranked highest in user satisfaction among business users in recent
studies by J.D. Power and Associates.

Symantec Corporation develops, markets and supports a complete line of
applications and system software for IBM personal computers, IBM
compatible PCs and Apple Macintosh computers. Founded in 1982, the company
has offices in the United States, Canada, Australia and Europe.
Information on the company and products can be obtained by calling: (800)
441-7234 toll free, or (408) 252-3570

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

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