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Apple To License Newton Technology to Toshiba

CUPERTINO, California--March 4, 1994--Underscoring the growing international support for the Newton platform, Apple Computer, Inc. welcomes Toshiba Corporation into the family of companies worldwide which are licensing Newton  technology.  Toshiba intends to develop a new line of products based on Newton technology.
      Toshiba Corporation is a founding member of the Newton Industry Association which was announced at the first International Newton Development Conference in December 1993.  The participants of the inaugural session included, among others, Alcatel, ARM, BellSouth MobileComm, British Telecom/Cellnet, CirrusLogic, Deutsche Telecom, GEC Plessey, LSI Logic, Kyushu Matsushita, Motorola, ParaGraph, Scriptel, Sharp, Siemens/ROLM, Telia, Traveling Software and US West. These companies represent licensees of Newton technology, OEMs, component suppliers and marketing allies.  This association is a forum that will promote the growth and interoperability of the Newton platform and associated devices.  The association will also promote standards for Newton devices in the areas of wireless communications, telephony support, and office automation.
      "We are pleased to welcome Toshiba Corporation into the group of major corporations who are licensing Newton technology," said Gaston Bastiaens, vice president and general manager of Apple's Personal Interactive Electronics (PIE) division.  "Furthermore, Toshiba's active participation in the Newton Industry Association, alongside leading corporations from a variety of industries, will contribute to the growing success and the widespread adoption of the Newton platform."

      Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Apple Computer, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets personal computer, server and personal interactive electronic systems for use in business, education, home, science, engineering and government. A recognized pioneer and innovator in the personal computer industry, Apple does business in more than 120 countries across the world. -30- Apple, the Apple logo and Macintosh are registered trademarks, and Newton is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. 
