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November Quick Connect   1



Apples, Music, and MIDI
They're playing our song!

by Tim Knight

Some of the most popular musical groups in the United StatesQBruce Springsteen,
U2, Talking Heads, and GenesisQhave something in common, and it's not their
musical style.  They all use the Apple(R) Macintosh(TM) to help create their
music.  So does Huey Lewis, the David Lee Roth band, and Michael Jackson, to
name a few more.

What's even more interesting is that thousands of amateur musicians, recording
studios, and individuals use all kinds of Apple computers to make music.  Most
people know that computers have something to do with music, but they're not
really sure what it is.  Here are some fundamentals on computers and music and
how you can use your Apple to make and play music yourself.

The Stand-Alone Apple
Ever since personal computers appeared in 1976, they have always had some kind
of intrinsic musical capability.  Without special add-on boards, however, most
computers could only muster up beeps and boops as single musical notes.  Even
with add-on cards, the Apple II could generate just a few notes at one time.

Things started changing in the early 1980s.  Better software such as Music
Construction Set from Electronic Arts and better machines like the Apple
IIGS(R) were capable of sophisticated synthesis and multi-voiced sound.
Synthesis is the creation of computer-generated sound, and because a personal
computer has a lot of memory and flexibility, the variety of sounds can be
amazing.  The many "voices" that could be produced were individual sounds.  For
instance, to play a three-note chord with a single note for bass and another
note for melody, a computer would have to be capable of five-voice sound.  With
computers like the Apple IIGS (which itself is capable of 15 voices),
astounding renditions were possible using the computer's built-in speaker and
sound chip.

Today, both the Apple II and Macintosh families support a variety of software
packages that use the computer's built-in sound capabilities to make music.  A
good example of a Macintosh program that lets you play and record music is
Studio Session from Bogas Software.  This program comes with a variety of
preprogrammed songs and lets you make your own as well.  Some popular packages
for the Apple II include Music Construction Set (Electronic Arts) and The Music
Studio (Activision).  These programs let a person create synthesized sounds,
play ready-made music, and drag notes and other musical notation to create new
songs.

Unlike these programs, others don't use the standard notation and techniques to
create music.  Instant Music for the Apple IIGS (from Electronic Arts) and
Music Mouse for the Macintosh (from Opcode Systems) let you "jam" with the
computer.  Instead of dragging notes to a musical staff, you can use the mouse
to play random notes.  By dragging the mouse in any direction you want, you can
play music along with the computer.  The program makes sure whatever notes you
hit upon sound right with what it's playing.  After just a few minutes of
playing around with programs like this, you really start to enjoy yourself in
this one-on-one jam session.

The Music Connection
You have probably already heard of something called the MIDI interface.  The
name itself is rather redundant since MIDI stands for Music Instrument Digital
Interface.  But syntax aside, this little connector is probably the most
important advance in electronic music ever to occur.

The importance of this interface isn't because it's technologically very
sophisticated or because it provides some kind of sound capabilities that
weren't possible before.  MIDI is important because it is a standard that most
large synthesizer companies agreed on in the early 1980s.  Now the MIDI
standard is so prevalent that virtually every keyboard synthesizer, electronic
drum set, and computer interface rely on MIDI to establish a connection between
the computer and musical instruments.

This connectivity has some powerful advantages.  First of all, the computer can
recognize what is happening with the instrument.  A person using a keyboard,
for instance, presses certain keys, changes the sound, uses the pitch bend
wheel, and might press any one of the dozens of a buttons on a keyboard.  A
computer connected via MIDI can recognize all of the events, from how hard a
key is pressed to the rate of vibrato being used.

This means that the person playing the instrument isn't limited by the fact he
or she has only two hands and a certain amount of time to play a song.  A
person could, for instance, play the melody of a song, which the computer could
"record" with a program called a sequencer.  After that part was done, the
player could record over it by returning to the beginning of the song and
playing the chords.  This could be repeated to record the bass line, any
special effects, and other additions or corrections that have to be made.  MIDI
gives musicians and would-be musicians dozens of virtual arms, and you can
still remove your jacket!

Naturally, the computer can play back this music as well.  With MIDI, the
computer can tell the instrument to play certain notes using certain sounds and
effects.  A whole musical concert could be put on with a single Macintosh and
an array of synthesizers and drum sets, but people still prefer to see humans
running around on a stage.

Flexibility with MIDI
If there's one word which sums up MIDI, it's flexibility.  Just like a word
processor gives a writer flexibility to correct mistakes, move blocks of text
around, and experiment, a computer-driven music system (whether it costs $500
or $50,000) gives a person who wants to learn or play music the flexibility to
grow and create.

If you make a mistake while playing a song, you can edit out that mistake as
easily as you would edit out a typo in a word processor.  If you don't press
the keys at quite the right speed and want every note to be exactly one beat,
you can use music software to "quantitize" whatever you are playing.  If you
have no idea how to play a keyboard, there is software that can teach you
everything from the basics to how to master 7th chords.

The MIDI standard has only been around for a few years, so the software and
instruments available today are just the beginning.  There are plenty of
software packages which use MIDI, including Sequencer (Opcode Systems),
Performer (Mark of the Unicorn), and Master Tracks (Passport Design).
Companies like Passport Design, Opcode Systems, and Sonus also make MIDI
interfaces for every Apple computer there is, so there's no problem connecting
an instrument to your computer.

The instrument you choose, just like the computer you have and the software and
MIDI interface you'll need to support the system, can range from simple and
inexpensive to elaborate and exorbitantly priced.  Most individuals like Casio
keyboards that costs about $300 and have built-in MIDI, easy programmability,
and plenty of support in the form of cartridges and instructional books.  There
are plenty of instruments which can use MIDI, including drums, guitars, and
even electronic violins, but most people like keyboards because of the wide
variety of sounds you can produce with them.

Whether you're a professional musician, an amateur who likes to play a couple
of times a week, or a person who's never touched a keyboard, your computer can
make the world of music a lot more accessible.  You can start off by using your
computer's built-in capabilities, and if you want to take the leap into "real"
electronic music, some good software and MIDI is what will bring it all
together.

PHOTO CAPTION:
Surprisingly enough, Tim Knight is not a musician.  He's the Music Marketing
Manager in Apple's Consumer Marketing group with a background in writing
computer software books, not musical compositions.  In fact, at 21, he's
already published 20 books, with another one in the making ("to keep up with my
age!").  His forthcoming books include Using 4th Dimension: A Complete Guide to
Database Development, published by Scott Foresman, and Using Microsoft Word 3.0
on the Macintosh: A Performance Primer, published by Brady Books.  Both books
will be available next year.


[Sidebar]

A whole musical concert could be put on with a single Macintosh . . .

If you have no idea how to play a keyboard, there is software that can teach
you everything from the basics to how to master 7th chords.

Update Your Apple IIgs
with New System Software

System Disk 3.1 began shipping with every Apple IIgs CPU in late October, and
is now available at your local participating authorized Apple dealer.

This new version introduces the new Apple IIgs Finder(TM), plus updated System
Utilities.  The Finder takes full advantage of the Apple IIgs computer's 16-bit
system performance and:
    o    locates and starts applications
    o    organizes information
    o    performs general system utilities

What's more, the Finder does it all in high-resolution color graphics.

Works with ProDOS
Using a simple mouse and icon interface, the Finder works with ProDOS(R)
applications and requires 512K RAM.  It replaces the Apple II Desktop
interface.  If you have only 256K of memory, you can use the Program Launcher
and System Utilities to launch applications and manage files.  The system will
automatically boot either the Finder or Program Launcher, depending on the
memory you have available.

Enhanced System Utilities
In addition to the new Apple IIgs Finder, System Disk 3.1 contains an enhanced
version of System Utilities.  Changes to the disk copying feature allow you to
reduce the number of disk swaps required when copying on a single drive
system.

New Manual
Available now for separate purchase is the new Apple IIgs System Disk User's
Guide (order number A2D6001).  This comprehensive manual (which does not
include the software) provides you with extensive documentation of the Finder
and other functions of System Disk 3.1.  It also allows those who upgrade to
System Disk 3.1 to take full advantage of the new software features.  The
manual is available at a suggested retail price of $19.00.


[Sidebar]

The Finder takes full advantage of the Apple IIgs computer's 16-bit system
performance . . .


AppleFest '87:
A Feast of New Products for the Apple II Family

A veritable banquet of new Apple II software products greeted more than 22,000
visitors to AppleFest(R) last September in San Francisco.  On hand to welcome
developers and users alike were John Sculley (Apple president and CEO), Del
Yocam (Apple's chief operating officer), and such Apple luminaries as Steve
Wozniak (Apple co-founder) and Alan Kay (Apple Fellow).

Perhaps the highlight of the big, three-day event was the strong showing of
Apple IIgs software.  Now, with more than 100 products shipping and over 30 new
products just announced, there is software to satisfy every taste and budget.
Here's a sampling of just a few of these new products.

Print Shop(TM) by Broderbund Software, Inc.Qa completely revised version of
Print Shop with many new features for creating signs, banners, stationery, and
more
Fantavision(TM)  by Broderbund Software, Inc.Qan animation program using 144
colors and hi-resolution graphics and sound for producing animated movies
ShowOff by Broderbund Software, Inc.Qa new desktop presentation program for
creating transparencies and sequencing on-screen slide shows on the Apple IIgs
New Paintworks Plus by ActivisionQa revised version of Paintworks Plus with
advanced drawing and color features
List Manager by ActivisionQa mouse-based database for the Apple IIgs
Deluxe Print II by Electronic ArtsQa home publishing program for the Apple
IIgs
Deluxe Write by Electronic ArtsQa graphics-based word processor
Multiscribe 3.0 by SyleWare, Inc.Qa second generation word processor with a
built-in spelling checker, thesaurus, and graphics drawing capabilities
Memory Saver by Checkmate TechnologiesQa unique combination of hardware and
software that reduces booting time from over a minute to about 10 seconds and
saves memory in RAM even when computer is turned off.


AppleFest also provided an excellent opportunity for User Groups to get
together and share their excitement and enthusiasm for the Apple II computer
family.  And to make sure it all happens again, two more AppleFest events are
planned for next yearQone in Boston at Hynes Auditorium, May 20-22, and a
repeat performance in San Francisco at Brooks Hall, September 16-18.  So mark
your calendars and plan to attend one or both.  If the success of this year's
event is any indication, AppleFest '88 will surely exceed all expectations!


[Sidebar]

More than 100 Apple IIgs products are shipping and over 30 new products were
announced

CLARIS Tackles a Game Plan

One day you're cheering from the sidelines.  The next day you own the team and
the stadium!  That's how the 20 Apple employees felt when they made the move to
Claris Corporation, Apple's new software spinoff company.  And according to
Kyle Mashima, Claris's director of product marketing, that move spells good
news for everyone concernedQfor them, and for thousands of Apple software
users.

For the Claris recruits, the good news was suddenly finding themselves in
center field after being "sidelined" in a hardware company.  Formerly known as
the Apple-labled software group, they represented a very small part of the
total $2 billion business of Apple.  Since Apple sells more dollars in
LaserWriter(R) printers than in software, "that put our group somewhere in the
same league with the cables," explains Kyle.  "Now, we are the core of the
organization.  It's equivalent to becoming the Macintosh CPU product manager at
Apple."

Bill Campbell, president of Claris, is very positive about the the new
company's prospects, but even more positive about the organization.  "With
Kyle's product marketing group moving over to Claris virtually intact, we have
a veteran team with enormous software experience.  This gives us a great start
and will allow Claris to be a real company much sooner."

Along with the visibility of having a company of their own, the Claris team can
now pursue all the software activities they couldn't do in the land where
hardware was king.  "It's the completion of the process," says Kyle.  "In the
traditional Apple world, it was one of those situations where you went through
the pregnancy and the labor but you never got to raise the child.  Now, we'll
be able to do the rest of it.  When the product is done, we'll be able to
openly promote it through advertising and major promotions. We'll also be able
to competitively position our productsQsomething we could not do at Apple
because of the evangelism and support for the third-party software community.
And now, we can measure our success in real-dollar terms and get the user
feedback we need.  After working on a product for the usual 18 to 24 months,
we'll now see it brought into the light of day."

And bringing products into the light of day is, of course, the primary goal of
Claris.  The starting lineup includes five Apple-developed products:
MacWrite(R), MacPaint(R), MacDraw(R), MacProject(R), and AppleWorks(R).  These
products will soon be joined by a variety of programs currently in development,
as well as a number of third-party products already under contract.  Kyle
claims that already, the company has been contacted by over a hundred
developers, although only a handful of applications for new products are being
considered.  "We're looking for high-quality, solid products that have broad
market appeal," he says.  While he declines to give us a hint about what some
of these new products might be, Kyle is candid about one commodity Claris will
be providing: software support.

Support is the good news Claris brings to all users of Apple-labeled software.
In the past, Kyle was frequently asked by User Groups why Apple didn't provide
more support for their software products.  "Apple's support system and policy
is to use the dealer.  This is fine for hardware, but the industry standard for
software is direct phone support from the publisher.  We've lobbied hard to get
direct support for software, but it's been very difficult.  Consider the
following scenario if we had an Apple Software support line: A person calls the
software support line and asks a hardware question.  Are we supposed to refer
them back to the dealer?  Again, as part of Apple, it's very difficult to
separate hardware from software.  Claris, as an independent software entity, is
free to create a different structure to support our business.  Not only will we
have direct phone support, we will be better able to respond to user needs by
updating software in a timely fashion."

That means that the Claris brand of support will include more than a customer
service hotline users can call for software help.  Claris customers will be on
the receiving end of product upgrades and revisions, and they will get them far
more quickly than in the past.  "We're not sharing engineering resources," Kyle
explains, "and we don't have to justify why we want a revision done anymore.
We have the staff and the system to do it."

Kyle admits that the company's direct exposure to the user community is both
"scary and good."  As he puts it, "There will be a lot of things coming
directly at us that we didn't get before.  But at the same time, it's good
because we have dedicated resources to deal with it and we need the user
feedback.  From a business standpoint, it's imperative to support the customer
base.  You don't have a complete product unless you can help the customer all
the way through it.  And we plan to be right up in the top companies as far as
our ratings go for customer support."

In addition to scoring big wins in product support, Claris hopes to provide
assistance to User Groups as well.  "We plan to have open discussions with User
Groups and support them in whatever ways make sense. We really want to
understand the needs of the user community so we can provide it with the best
possible products."


Right now, the company is busy planning the corporate structure, developing
marketing strategies, completing the ongoing products, and moving into their
new headquarters at 440 Clyde Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94043.  When asked for
the date of the big Claris kick-off, Kyle wouldn't be pinned down: "We won't do
that until we're ready to provide the complete packageQnot just new products,
but support as well, with the staff in place.  When everything is together,
we'll launch at that time, but not before."

OK, Kyle.  We'll be waiting!


[Sidebar]

Support is the good news Claris brings to all users of Apple-labeled software.

"We plan to have open discussions with User Groups and support them in whatever
ways make sense."


Claris VP's

Sales
Bill Joos

Marketing
John Zeisler

Engineering
Yogan Dalal

International
Donna Dubinsky

Legal
Randy Komisar

Finance
Dan McCammon

Operations
Dave Kinser

Apple Computer Clubs Are Growing Up!

by Judy Chang

And growing up with them are an estimated 100,000 student club members from
kindergarten through high school in every part of the country and even
overseas.  Thanks to Apple Computer Clubs (ACC), all these children are growing
up with first-hand knowledge of Apple computer technology.  Now in its fifth
year, the ACC supports and serves several thousand Apple Computer Clubs formed
by schools, community groups, libraries, and User Groups.  And the number is
growing.

These clubs give kids a chance to learn about computers, share their
discoveries, and participate in a variety of events that build leadership
skills and offer recognition for high achievement.  The clubs help create a
dynamic educational environment in which everyone benefitsQthe student members
as well as the club advisors.  And you don't have to be a teacher to start an
Apple Computer Club.  Any adult with an interest in computing can sponsor a
club or serve as a club's advisor.  For a nominal annual registration fee with
the ACC, each club advisor receives:
    o    the Apple Computer Clubs Handbook on how to organize and run a club and keep
interest high
    o    the Apple Challenge Awards Program Workbook that outlines a merit award
program and describes various computer activities in which students can earn
recognition and awards (Challenge certificates and pins) for their work with
computers and computer applications
    o    a quarterly newsletter and timely bulletins updating club advisors on the
latest news in educational computing and ACC activities across the country,
plus reproducible student and parent newsletter/activity sheets
    o    30 student membership cards, 200 Apple stickers to use as student rewards, a
quarterly "resource file" with valuable educational computer material, and
money-saving software offers
    o    opportunites to participate in computer contests sponsored by educational
software developers and the annual ACC-sponsored Merit Competition (offering
such prizes as Apple computers and trips to Washington D.C.)
    o    a toll-free telephone number (800-237-4410) for assistance and information
on setting up and effectively running an Apple Computer Club


Soon to join the list of membership benefits is a software program* and
accompanying activity sheets, specially designed for ACC advisors and their
student members.  Available during the winter term, the program will contain
practical utilities and imaginative activities (complete with reproducible
activity guides) designed to generate enthusiasm and promote computer
learning.

The Apple Computer Club materials and activities are broad-based, extensive,
and age-appropriate.  Starting a club is a great way to help kids learn more
about computers, win recognition and some fabulous prizes, and have fun
together.  Wouldn't your User Group like to join the growing family of Apple
Computer Clubs by starting an ACC Special Interest Group?  Your ACC-SIG members
will be able to participate in everything ACC has to offer, and will
automatically be linked to an active and supportive network of educational
computer enthusiasts.  Moreover, you may find the information contained in the
ACC membership material valuable in organizing and serving the computing needs
of your own User Group!  For membership information and how to sponsor an Apple
Computer Club, call toll-free [phone].


Judy Chang is Apple's Program Manager of Apple Computer ClubsQa job she's held
since early 1986.  Under Judy's guidance, the program has become a valuable
support and marketing vehicle for Apple in the K-12 education and consumer
markets.

* Produced by SOFTDIS, Inc., 606 Common Street, P.O. Box 30008, Shreveport,
Louisiana 71130-0008.


[Sidebar]

Starting a club is a great way to help kids in your area learn about computers,
win recognition and some fabulous prizes, and have fun together.

Mom and Apple Pi

Many of you may know Barbara Knaster.  She's the electronic liaison here at the
Apple User Group Connection who monitors APPUG on CompuServe and acts as system
operator for the UG Bulletin Board on AppleLink(R).  By carefully tracking
these systems for "hot" issues relevant to User Groups, she can respond
immediately with the necessary answers or referrals.  What some of you don't
know is that Barbara does all this from home.

For Barbara, one of the many advantages of working at home is spending the
after-preschool hours with her two-year-old son Jess.  (To know him is to love
him!)  The remaining hours of the day, Barbara switches from mom to sysop and
focuses on Apple business.  Working from home, Barbara exemplifies the numerous
application possibilities of Apple equipment.  You might call Barbara a
real-life example of Apple technology at its best.  In fact, Barbara believes
that electronic communication is becoming more efficient than the telephoneQso
much so, that traditional business hours are becoming less important.

How did Barbara land her noncommute Apple job?  You might say Apple Pi had
something to do with it.  Ironically, Barbara's knowledge of computers was very
limited until she made the Apple connection in 1983.  Her first introduction to
Apple computers took place in Denver at the Apple Pi User Group meetings where
her husband Scott served several terms as president.  Even then, she confesses
to having spent more time doing needlepoint than talking to computers.

But once she arrived in Silicon Valley, Barbara decided her best chance at
getting a job would be with an electronics company.  To Barbara, Apple seemed
like a good place to start and "the least intimidating."  Her first job at
Apple was with the Special Events group where she helped coordinate Apple's
trade show exhibits and the Apple IIc introduction.  Later, in 1985, Barbara
became a public relations coordinator in the Macintosh group.

Today, in addition to her work at the User Group Connection, Barbara "roams"
the networks for Jean-Louis Gasse, Apple's senior vice president of Research
and Development.  Because Jean-Louis believes very strongly that he should be
accessible to Apple users but must still keep the working schedule of a vice
president, Barbara keeps him informed of relevant issues, development concerns,
and public domain software and shareware that show up on the networks.
Jean-Louis feels it is very important to be involved in these discussions, to
listen to user suggestions and complaints, and to issue appropriate responses.
He enjoys tinkering with new hardware and software Barbara brings to his
attention on the networks, and, as a result, often meets in person with the
users and authors he "met" electronically.

When she's not relaying messages to Jean-Louis (or playing with Jess!), Barbara
is listening and responding to electronic messages of interest to User Groups
around the country.  Thanks to her, our lines are always open!

[Sidebar]

Barbara switches from mom to sysop and focuses on Apple business.


Announcing AHUGQ
the Apple HyperCard User Group

HyperCard(TM), Apple's hot new system software for the Macintosh, has a lot
going for it, including its own User Group.

The Apple HyperCard User Group was started by Apple employees who wanted to
increase their productivity with HyperCard and share their ideas, experience,
and techniques.  Today, AHUG is open to the public, serving as a forum for open
sharing of information and Stackware(TM)Qthe information software created with
HyperCard.  Active participants include members from the HyperCard test and
development teams who contribute suggestions and advice on using the program.

According to the group's president, David Leffler, this direct link with the
HyperCard team gives users a chance to take their questions and problems
straight to the source for answers.  "The team's continuing interest in what
you have to say gives AHUG a unique opportunity to help shape the future of
HyperCard."

For more information on AHUG or a copy of its newsletterWindoid (which is
posted on AppleLink and most information services), send a self-addressed
stamped envelope to David Leffler at the address below.  If you have any
questions about HyperCard or want to offer some suggestions,  contact him on
AppleLink at Leffler1, or write:

AHUG c/o David Leffler
Apple Computer, Inc.
20525 Mariani Avenue, M/S 27AQ
Cupertino, CA 95014


[Trivia Questions]

page 2
In January, 1985, sports fans across the country were warned, "If you go to the
bathroom in the fourth quarter, you'll be sorry."  Why?

page 3
What significant spring day do old-timers recall as the official formation date
for the Apple Computer Company?

page 4
What number, proposed as the retail price for the Apple I in 1976, was changed
when religious groups complained that it was the "number of the beast"?

page 5
In April, 1986, Apple announced a program offering educators special rebates on
computers for their personal use. What was the name of this program?

page 6
What "standard issue" office equipment was banned from Apple by President Mike
Scott in 1981?  (Hint: IBM was dismayed.)

[BULLETIN BOARD ITEMS]

In Apple's History . . .

NOVEMBER

1976QApple's first formal business plan sets a goal for sales to grow to $500
million in ten years.  (As it turned out, the company passed that mark in half
the time.)

1980QThe Apple II is chosen as the network access machine for EDUNET, an
international computer network for higher education and research.

1981QAfter successfully working the bugs out of the Apple III, the product is
promoted under the theme, "Allow me to reintroduce myself."

    QThere are now about 3,000 Apple dealers worldwide, a third of which are
authorized service centers.

    QThe first annual report rolls off the press.  It notes that the Apple II's
installed base has grown to well over 300,000, that employees now number about
2,500, and that Apple has introduced over 40 new software programs this year.

1983QAppleWorks is introduced.

1984QApple buys every advertising page in the special postelection issue of
Newsweek.  The issue's final fold-out ad is used to launch a "Test Drive a
Macintosh" promotion, in which customers are invited to take a Macintosh home
for a free 24-hour trial.  About 200,000 people do just that, and Advertising
Age magazine names "Test Drive" one of the ten best promotions of the year.

    QThe two millionth Apple II is sold.

1985QApple Corporate Grants awards computer equipment to 48 nonprofit social
service agencies and art groups.  This brings the total value of donated
systems to $3.5 million.


Trivia Teasers
Answers

page 2Q
They'd miss Apple's Super Bowl commercial.

page 3Q
April Fool's Day

page 4Q
$666

page 5Q
An Apple for the Teacher

page 6Q
The typewriter


Staff
Editors:  Phyllis Farnam and Ellen Leanse
Contributors:  Tim Knight, Tom Virden, Kyle Mashima, Bill Campbell, Judy Chang,
Terry Mock, Barbara Knaster, and David Leffler
Writer:  Janet Joers
Design and Production:  Aplin, Uno & Chibana

1987 Apple Computer, Inc.  Apple, the Apple logo, Apple II gs, AppleFest,
AppleLink, AppleWorks, LaserWriter, MacDraw, MacPaint, MacProject, MacWrite,
and ProDOS are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.  Finder,
HyperCard, Macintosh, and Stackware are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
Paintworks Plus and List Manager are trademarks of Activision.  Print Shop,
Fantavision, and ShowOff are trademarks of Broderbund Software, Inc.
CompuServe is a registered trademark of CompuServe, Inc.  Multiscribe is a
trademark of StyleWare, Inc.  Memory Saver is a trademark of Checkmate
Technologies.  SOFTDISK is a trademark of SOFTDISK, Inc.  Other third-party
products named in this issue are trademarks of their respective companies.

WHAT'S INSIDE

New Apple IIgs System Software

AppleFest '87

Claris Tackles a Game Plan

Apple Computer Clubs

Mom and Apple Pi

HyperCard User Group