Apple Technologies and Research

Technologies

OpenDoc

OpenDoc will radically change the experience of developing software and using the Macintosh. Developers can get the Software Development Kit for OpenDoc 1.0 from the OpenDoc web page, which also features FAQs, white papers, sample components, and a way to send comments directly to the OpenDoc engineers.

CyberDog

Cyberdog, the codename for Apple's hot new technology for accessing the Internet, is coming! Based on OpenDoc, it harnesses the might of the 'net and tames it for you, bringing it to your desktop with the Macintosh ease of use and flexibility you've grown accustomed to.

Apple System Software Technologies and Mac OS

Information about Macintosh system software now and plans for the future of the Mac OS, including a release chronology and a description of the core technologies.

QuickTime

Meet the technology that brought video to the personal computer! QuickTime is Apple's cross-platform standard for creating, using and sharing video, music, text and animations. For the latest news, developer information, online purchasing, and all those QuickTime movie clips--the QuickTime Continuum is the place.

QuickTime VR

QuickTime VR technology brings virtual reality to your Macintosh. See example scenes and objects in three dimensions or peruse developer information and descriptions of the technology.

QuickDraw GX

The QuickDraw GX Home Page describes Apple's latest imaging model and the font specifications for using it.

QuickDraw 3D

QuickDraw 3D offers a cross-platform standard for creating and rendering 3D graphics. Developer support options and the file format specifications are detailed on this home page. PowerMacintosh and PowerPC owners can testdrive a 3D viewer.

Mobile Computing Technology

Mobile computing solutions from Apple Computer and third-party vendors. Areas to visit include PowerBook Product Tour, Technical Information Center, Partner Showcase, Press Room and Solutions & Case Studies. View the latest PowerBook computers - including a QTVR movie

Be involved with Apple's latest technologies!

Want to be part of the development process of Apple's newest technologies? Customer Quality Feedback (CQF) is an Apple end user seeding program that provides you, as an Apple customer, with an opportunity to influence the development of Apple products. Your feedback helps our development teams better understand your needs and concerns prior to the release of these products.

The Linux for Power Macintosh Web Site!

Apple Computer announced its support of a project with the Open Software Foundation (OSF) to port Linux, a freely distributed version of UNIX, to a variety of Power Macintosh products. This version of Linux operates on the OSF Mach microkernel which will be running natively on the PowerPC microprocessor.

Research

Apple's Advanced Technology Group online

ATG invites you to visit their Web site. The mission of the Advanced Technology Group is to supply Apple Computer's project divisions with Advanced Technologies to maintain our innovation and differentiation. Some highlights of ATG's site include Active Essays from the Learning Concepts Group, information about the Apple Design Project 1995, the ATG Cool Tools Awards for Internet tools, and a demo of KidSim, a simulation environment for learning.

Apple's FCC Petition on wireless communications

Apple submitted this Petition for Rulemaking to the Federal Communications Commission in May 1995. In the petition, Apple requests that the FCC create an "NII band"--a radio spectrum allocation that would permit high-speed data communications for schools, libraries, community groups, businesses, and institutions. The petition details the improvements in communication which can be expected as a result of this allocation.

Apple White Papers

This is a growing library of Apple White Papers detailing the technology behind Apple products. Look here if you're interested in finding out how our advanced technology makes Apple's products fit in and stand out.

Apple Classrooms of Tomorrow Research

The Apple Classrooms of Tomorrow (ACOT) project explores the ways teachers use information technology effectively in the classroom. The ACOT reports are available as part of the Apple Education web site.

Apple Library of Tomorrow

The Apple Library of Tomorrow program (ALOT) supports new uses of information technology. See what the California Museum of Photography, the Oneida Nation and others have done with grants from ALOT.

Dylan

The Cambridge Lab Web site highlights Dylan, an object-oriented dynamic language developed by Apple. Find out about the 1995 Dylan Technology Release.

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