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Presents several developments related to the computer industry as of April 1, 1984. Introduction of Macintosh computer by Apple Computer Inc.; Computer printers introduced by Campbell, California-based computer peripheral devices company Alphacom Inc.; Reason behind delay in introduction of computer-game system developed by computer company Adam Corp.

The article reports on the business performance of Apple Computer Inc. in the fourth fiscal quarter of 2006. During the quarter, about 1.6 million of Macintosh computers from Apple has been sold. The company's real strength comes from graphics and publishing. Analyst Jonathan Hoopes of Think Equity Partners stresses that Apple will recapture some business sales within the period.

The article focuses on Apple Computer Inc.'s electronic digital computers and multimedia systems that are likely to become popular in 2006. Apple Computer Inc.'s (Apple's) desktop computers have managed to keep pace with other personal computers, but its laptops are comparatively slow. A laptop that is speedy and has good battery life will put Apple back in the game. A new computer may be launched that has features of the iMac computer and the iPod digital music player. The computer will be a bit like the latest iMac, with a built-in iSight and a 14-inch screen. It would be possible to use the computer with a Bluetooth keyboard and Mighty Mouse instead of a stylus or a remote control. Apple needs faster laptops that provide better battery life. Apple's dominating role in the digital music market will continue in 2006. In terms of increasing Apple's influence in the consumer market, a computer is likely to be launched that runs a more advanced version of the Front Row software. Apple's iBook and PowerBook laptops will soon have Intel Corp.'s microprocessors.

This article reports on the plan of Apple Computer Inc. to release a new version of the iMac consumer desktops in September 2004. Apple's online store stopped taking orders for iMacs in July. The company had hoped to have a next-generation iMac ready by the time its current inventory ran out but conceded its planning was less than perfect. Now Apple is looking at a September launch data for a revised iMac line, with no older models available between now and then. Apple's heading into the back-to-school buying season with no consumer-friendly desktop offering other than the eMac. According to Ross Rubin, director of industry analysis for market-research firm NPD Techworld, it's incumbent upon the company to have something for the students, faculty and staff during that season. Apple is trying to win market share in education, but it's going to be hard for them to do that without having product for students to purchase. Apple was already facing falling iMac sales. Tim Deal, an analyst for Technology Business Research, said that iMac and eMac sales have dropped from 17 percent to 33 percent each quarter in 2004. He further said that Apple needs to reinvigorate the iMac Line with features and price points. So what can Mac users expect in a new iMac? A new design seems likely, especially since Apple is adding G5 processors to the consumer desktops.

Evaluates the Apple G5 personal computer. Features; Capabilities; Advantages.

Evaluates the Apple G5 computer. Features; Advantages; Application requirements.

Presents an update on the computer industry in the U.S. as of October 2003. Failure of the Switch campaign of Apple Computer to attract new users; Endorsement of Apple's iTunes Music Store by singer Michael Jackson.

Evaluates the computer cards from Giga Designs for G4 computers from Apple Computer Inc. G-celerator GC1-800-S2; G-celerator GC5-1000-S2.

Introduces the upgrade version of eMac computer from Apple Computer Inc. Microprocessors used in the computers; Features of the eMac computers; Price of the products.

Evaluates several computer products. Packet Design Route Explorer 1.5 software from Packet Design; Cisco Catalyst 2955 routers from Cisco Systems; Warp 2063e Application Acceleration Appliance software; IBM WebSphere Application Server 5.0 software from IBM Corp.; Mac OS X 10.3 (Panther) Server operating system from Apple Computer.

The article reports on developments related to computer industry in U.S. According to the market research firm, spending 80 percent of Information Technology budget managing day-to-day operations will reduce the risk of common operational errors. WebEx Communications Inc. will make a hosted set of desktop systems management services available. Macintosh Co. has crossed two of the three barriers to enterprise computing. The introduction of new product NextDimension mobile personal computer released by NextCom LLC.

The article offers news briefs related to the computer industry as of January 2006. Hewlett-Packard sent a brand-new Pavilion to a customer who sent his desktop computer for repair, but only after posting his experience on his Web site. Rumors have been spreading about a cellular phone offering from Apple Computer after the company has filed for a trademark on the phrase Mobile Me.

Focuses on Final Cut Pro, a personal high-performance computing (PHPC) software from Apple. Importance of Final Cut Pro on understanding the Power Mac G5 technology; Trend observed between video production and computing; Advantages of PHPC.

Comments on the computer products of Sun Microsystems and Apple Computer. Action taken by Sun Microsystems to improve its public relations; Technological assets of Sun Microsystems; Introduction of a dual 1.8 gigahertz Power Mac G5 from Apple.

Focuses on service-oriented architecture (SOA). Aspects of the pre-Web fantasy by Apple Computer; Importance of SOA to desktop applications.

Presents news briefs from the computer industry as of July 24, 2000. Release of the upgraded version of the iMacs and Power Macs from Apple Computer; Delay in the launching of the Itanium processor from Intel Corp.; Availability of software and consulting assistance for the Corporate Yahoo electronic services portal announced by Hewlett-Packard.

Reports on the expected benefit for the Apple Computer Inc. of the launching of the Common Hardware Reference Platform (CHRP) specification at the 1995 Comdex Computer Show. Specification development partners of Apple; Design of the CHRP.