From: broun@apple.com (Kevin Broun)
Subject: Apple taking HyperCard back from Claris
Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1993 22:22:43 GMT
Organization: Apple Computer, Inc.
Followup-To: comp.sys.mac.hypercard

This may be a net no-no (advertising), but I think people will be
interested in the following press release (note: I'm not responsible for
anything related to this, but just saw it and wanted everybody who cared
about HC to see it):


               APPLE TO PRODUCE FUTURE VERSIONS OF HYPERCARD

    CUPERTINO, Calif., Jan. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of a continually
increasing commitment by Apple Computer Inc. (NASDAQ-NMS: AAPL) to
world-class development tools, Apple and Claris Corp. today announced
they will move product development of future versions of HyperCard into
Apple's Developer Tools organization in the Apple Developer Group.
    Apple plans to coordinate HyperCard development efforts with its
AppleScript project to give Apple a unified approach to, and a
competitive advantage in, the emerging area of next-generation software-
developer tools.  AppleScript is an advanced scripting technology for
integrating applications to create custom solutions and to automate
routine tasks.  It is scheduled for release in the first half of 1993.
    Apple and Claris believe that this strategy assures the best future
for HyperCard and its users.  With HyperCard as a strategic cornerstone
of Apple's development-tools strategy, developers and users can look
forward to significant investments in future tools for the HyperCard
development community.
    Claris will continue to market, sell, and support the current
version of HyperCard until Apple ships the next version of HyperCard.
At that time, HyperCard will become an Apple-labeled product and Apple
will assume worldwide responsibility for support of the HyperCard
product.  Apple will ensure a smooth upgrade path to future HyperCard
releases to both current HyperCard users, as well as new customers who
buy HyperCard from Claris.
    "HyperCard perfectly complements Apple's portfolio of developer
tools," said Kirk Loevner, vice president of Apple's Developer Group.
"HyperCard and next-generation development technologies such as
AppleScript underscore Apple's long-standing commitment to excellent
authoring and high-level programming tools."
    "This is a very positive move for HyperCard developers and users,"
said Daniel L. Eilers, Claris president and chief executive officer.
"Apple is well-equipped worldwide to support development tools,
developers, and authors, which makes this an important step forward for
HyperCard."
    HyperCard was transferred from Apple to Claris in late 1991.  Since
then Claris has released HyperCard 2.1 with QuickTime extensions, and
the HyperCard Player and the HyperCard Developers Licensing Kit.  There
are currently more than 100,000 active corporate, education and
commercial HyperCard developers; three million active users; and the
quantity and quality of HyperCard applications are at an all-time high.
    Claris, a subsidiary of Apple Computer Inc., is a leading worldwide
vendor of Macintosh and Windows software for business, education and
home, and has headquarters in Santa Clara, Calif.
    Headquartered in Cupertino, Apple Computer Inc. is a leading
supplier of computers to consumer, education, business and government
markets worldwide.  A recognized pioneer and innovator in the personal
computer industry, Apple has been named first in customer satisfaction
among business computer users in the United States for the past two
years by J.D. Powers and Associates.
    NOTE:  Apple, the Apple logo, and Macintosh are registered
trademarks, and AppleScript and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple
Computer Inc.  Claris and HyperCard are registered trademarks of
Claris Corp.