Type of Article: MacTech Web Site

Below is Apple’s press release about Larry Ellison dropping his bid for
Apple. For the story on Ellison
(http://www.sjmercury.com/business/apple/ap042997.htm), you might want to
read the article at the San Jose Mercury news web site.

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Apple Issues Statement in Response to Ellison Release

CUPERTINO, Calif.–April 29, 1997–Apple Computer, Inc. today released the
following statement in response to a press release from Oracle Corp.
Chairman and Chief Executive, Lawrence J.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: ronagey@royalsoftware.com

Introducing ScriptDemon:
Complete AppleScript Power over the Web!

Royal Software, Inc. announces ScriptDemon! ScriptDemon is a browser
plug-in that, for the first time, delivers the power AppleScript over the
Web. The ScriptDemon plug-in executes the embedded AppleScript code
included on a Web page.

AppleScript is the most powerful device on any platform for creating tools
and workflows, easily. It is THE superior automation tool for publishing
and communication.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Jesse Odell
The Ford Odell Group
707/538-9592
jesse@fordodell.com

NEOLOGIC OBJECT DATABASE DEPLOYED BY ONLINE INDUSTRY GIANT AOL

–America Online Adopts NeoAccess Database Engine to Increase Performance
and Optimize Memory Usage in AOL 3.0

Berkeley, CA – April 29, 1997 – NeoLogic Systems today announced that
NeoAccess, the company’s object database management system, has been
deployed as the foundation technology for America Online’s Macintosh client
application.

Prelude to Rhapsody Starts at WWDC

Attendees at Apple’s Upcoming Developers Conference to Get Free OPENSTEP
and WebObjects Development Tools

CUPERTINO, Calif. – April 29, 1997 – Continuing to build momentum for its
next-generation operating system, code-named Rhapsody, Apple Computer,Inc.
today announced that it will provide all Worldwide Developers Conference
(WWDC) attendees, free of charge, a “Prelude to Rhapsody” software bundle,
which includes the latest versions of OPENSTEP and WebObjects development
tools.

Apple Updates Popular Suite of Internet Components: Cyberdog 2.0

CUPERTINO, Calif.–April 28, 1997–Apple Computer, Inc. today announced
availability of Cyberdog(tm) 2.0, an updated version of its suite of
Internet technologies for the Mac(r) OS.