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Apple Computer shifts development and distribution of ClarisWorks from Claris back to Apple, and renames it AppleWorks. Claris is renamed FileMaker, with primary focus the FileMaker Pro software. [1559] [1590.23] (February [1886.71]) http://www.islandnet.com/~kpolsson/applehis/appl2004.htm
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At the Flint Center Theater, Steve Jobs introduces the Apple Computer iMac computer. It features 233 MHz PowerPC G3 processor, 512 kB backside cache, 32 MB RAM, 4 GB EIDE hard disk, ATI Rage IIc with 2 MB SGRAM video, 15-inch built-in monitor, 66 MHz PCI system bus, 10/100 BaseT Ethernet, IrDA infrared port, http://www.islandnet.com/~kpolsson/applehis/appl2004.htm
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Apple Computer announces that 1 million copies of QuickTime 3.0 have been downloaded from its Web site. [1598.26] http://www.islandnet.com/~kpolsson/applehis/appl2004.htm
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Apple Computer releases the iMac in Japan. Price is 178,000 yen (US$1227). http://www.islandnet.com/~kpolsson/applehis/appl2004.htm
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At Macworld Expo, Steve Jobs announces the release of new iMac computers in five bright colors. Each includes 266 MHz PowerPC G3 processor, 32 MB RAM, 15-inch monitor, and 6 GB hard drive. Price is US$1199. http://www.islandnet.com/~kpolsson/applehis/appl2004.htm
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Apple Computer releases Mac OS X Server 1.0 and a preview version of Mac OS X for developers. http://www.islandnet.com/~kpolsson/applehis/appl2004.htm
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In the US, Connectix ceases shipping its Virtual Game Station software for the Apple Macintosh computer, complying with a federal court order. Sony filed a trademark and patent infringement lawsuit against the company in January. The software allows Sony PlayStation games to be played on Apple computers. http://www.islandnet.com/~kpolsson/applehis/appl2004.htm http://www.islandnet.com/~kpolsson/applehis/appl2004.htm
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Apple Computer releases the Power Macintosh G3/350, /400, and /450 computers, with updated PowerPC G3 processors. All include Mac OS 8.6. http://www.islandnet.com/~kpolsson/applehis/appl2004.htm
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In San Jose, California, Apple Computer files a lawsuit against Future Power and Daewoo over a recently introduced personal computer that looks nearly identical to the Apple iMac. http://www.islandnet.com/~kpolsson/applehis/appl2004.htm
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Microsoft releases the Internet Explorer 5 Web browser for Apple Macintosh computers. The software requires Mac OS 7.6.1 or later. New features include a new rendering engine, 50 percent faster than version 4.5, and more accurate rendering. http://www.islandnet.com/~kpolsson/applehis/appl2004.htm
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Apple Computer begins shipping the new iMac computer. It features a 350 MHz PowerPC G3 processor. It is availble in an indigo blue color case. Price is US$1199. http://www.islandnet.com/~kpolsson/applehis/appl2004.htm
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Apple Computer announces it will fall short of revenue and profit expectations for the period July to September. The price of Apple stock drops 52% to US$25. http://www.islandnet.com/~kpolsson/applehis/appl2004.htm
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Apple Computer begins shipping the 733 MHz Power Mac with CD/DVD writer http://www.islandnet.com/~kpolsson/applehis/appl2004.htm
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Apple Computer begins selling the Mac OS X 10.0 operating system, for US$129. Code-name during development was Cheetah. http://www.islandnet.com/~kpolsson/applehis/appl2004.htm
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Apple Computer releases Mac OS X version 10.0.3. http://www.islandnet.com/~kpolsson/applehis/appl2004.htm
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Apple Computer buys the Nothing Real company, maker of the Shake compositing software http://www.islandnet.com/~kpolsson/applehis/appl2004.htm
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Apple Computer acquires the Zayante company. http://www.islandnet.com/~kpolsson/applehis/appl2004.htm
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The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences awards an Emmy to Apple Computer for its Final Cut Pro video-editing software. http://www.islandnet.com/~kpolsson/applehis/appl2004.htm
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Quark releases the QuarkXPress 6.0 software for the Mac OS X. http://www.islandnet.com/~kpolsson/applehis/appl2004.htm
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Apple Computer releases Mac OS X 10.3.1. http://www.islandnet.com/~kpolsson/applehis/appl2004.htm
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Apple Computer stops taking orders for iMac G4 computers, with new iMac G5 computers to be introduced soon. http://www.islandnet.com/~kpolsson/applehis/appl2004.htm
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Apple Computer releases the Mac OS X 10.3.6 operating system. The minor release includes many updates and improvements. http://www.islandnet.com/~kpolsson/applehis/appl2004.htm
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In San Francisco, California, the Macworld Conference and Expo trade show is held, over five days http://www.islandnet.com/~kpolsson/applehis/appl2004.htm