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January/February Quick Connect    1


Announcing the Arrival
of the LaserWriter II Family

Like the best of families, the second generation of the Apple(R) LaserWriter(R)
family is not only bigger, it's better.  Featuring significant enhancements in
speed, quality of output, network capability, and paper handling, the three new
arrivals are also completely upgradeable.  Thanks to a new modular design, all
three LaserWriter II printers can grow as you do in performance, power, and
sophistication.  In fact, flexibility seems to run in the family.  And that's
only part of the story.

Family Traits
The family resemblance starts with the names: LaserWriter IIsc (for SCSI),
LaserWriter IInt (for network), and LaserWriter IIntx (for network expandable).
On the outside, you might find it difficult to tell them apart: all three
printers share the same good looks and compact design,  they weigh less than
their predecessors, and all sport the platinum color to conform with the rest
of the Apple family.

On the inside, they share the same new Canon LBP-SX engine that prints up to
eight pages a minute and uses a new toner cartridge providing blacker blacks
and a longer life than previous LaserWriter cartridges.  Since the engine's
controller boards are interchangeable, you can upgrade whenever your needs
change, preserving your original investment.

In the best family tradition, each printer supports full-page, high-resolution
text and graphics (providing 300-dot-per-inch resolution over the entire page),
and background printing with MultiFinder(R) so you can continue to use your
computer while printing.  And the printers will accept many kinds of materials,
including standard photocopy paper, letterhead, labels, envelopes, and
transparencies.

The whole family comes equipped with an adjustable manual feed slot that makes
it more convenient to print envelopes and labels, a facedown output bin that
allows forward collation of up to 100 pages, and a removable letter-size paper
cassette that holds 200 sheets of paper,  and a faceup output tray to
facilitate heavier gauge paper.  Options include a 200-sheet legal-size paper
tray that holds 15 envelopes.

Although the new family members have a lot in common, each printer has its own
personality and special talents.  Here's a closer look at each printer.

LaserWriter IIsc
The LaserWriter IIsc is an entry-level, single-user laser printer.  It brings
the individual Macintosh(R) computer user full-page, high-resolution text and
graphics at an affordable price.

The uniqueness of the LaserWriter IIsc lies in how it processes documents.
Instead of using the PostScript(R) page description language, the printer
relies on the Macintosh to image the page completely inside the CPU, similar to
printing with ImageWrtiter(R) printers.  Since no fonts are resident in the
printer, they must be installed in the system file of the Macintosh.  The
printer is shipped with a disk containing the four most popular font
families-Times(R), Helvetica(R), Courier, and Symbol-in 9 to 24-point sizes.
Additional fonts will be available in the future.

The LaserWriter IIsc also features a SCSI interface connector that transfers
data at high speed for faster printing and allows daisy-chaining of up to six
additional peripheral devices.  Configured with 1 megabyte of RAM and 16
kilobytes of ROM, the printer is compatible with the Macintosh Plus, Macintosh
SE, and Macintosh II with System 5.1 software.  And of course, it can easily be
upgraded to a LaserWriter IInt or a LaserWriter IIntx.


LaserWriter IInt
The LaserWriter IInt is Apple's new mainstream, network printer that is ideal
for large office workgroups who need to share printing resources.  The printer
can be used with an Apple IIgs(R) and Macintosh (512K and up) computer, as well
as an MS-DOS(R), OS/2, UNIX(R), or virtually any computer with an RS-232 port
and the appropriate software.

The LaserWriter IInt features built-in support for the AppleTalk(R) Personal
Network, which means that up to 31 users can share the printer.  It is also
compatible with the Apple LaserShare(TM) Print Spooler, and supports Diablo 630
emulation, which allows direct connection to nearly any computer via its RS-232
interface.  Because the printer works with any software that outputs
PostScript-compatible files, it offers unlimited flexibility in creating and
manipulating text and graphics.


The LaserWriter IInt comes with 11 built-in fonts in a full range of sizes and
styles, including Times, Helvetica, Courier, Symbol, Helvetica Narrow, ITC
Avant Garde(R), ITC Bookman(R), ITC Zapf Chancery(R), ITC Zapf Dingbats(R), New
Century Schoolbook, and Palatino(R).  With 1 megabyte of ROM and 2 megabytes of
RAM, performance is improved when using multiple fonts and there's plenty of
room to download a variety of additional fonts.

The LaserWriter IInt is compatible with the Macintosh 512K, Macintosh Plus,
Macintosh SE, Macintosh II, and Apple IIgs.  A simple board swap, upgrades this
printer to a LaserWriter IIntx.


LaserWriter IIntx
The LaserWriter IIntx is Apple's top-of-the-line, expandable printer, providing
unparalleled performance and flexibility, including print speeds up to four
times faster than previous LaserWriters.

The printer includes all the features of the LaserWriter IInt and much more.
It is the first laser printer from Apple to feature a 68020 microprocessor,
running at a clock speed of 16 megahertz.   Configured with 2 megabytes of RAM,
the LaserWriter IIntx is expandable to 12 megabytes for even faster page
processing and printing.

In addition to the same11 resident fonts in the LaserWriter IINT, the
LaserWriter IIntx features a built-in font expansion slot that allows you to
add Font Expansion Cards (that will be available from third-parties) for
additional high-speed, ROM-resident fonts.  An external SCSI port enables you
to connect up to seven external hard disks for the storage of additional
fonts.

Like its closest relative, the LaserWriter IInt, this printer supports the same
connectivity and compatibility with a wide variety of computers and operating
systems, with the addition of LaserJet Plus(R) emulation-the widely used
standard in MS-DOS and OS/2 environments.

The LaserWriter IIntx is compatible with the Macintosh 512K, Macintosh Plus,
Macintosh SE, Macintosh II, and Apple IIgs.


The Beginning (and End) of an Era

Because these three new products represent a major advance in laser printing,
they replace the existing LaserWriter products in Apple's product line.  Of
course, Apple will continue to service and support these printers, however, and
will continue to provide the letter-sized and legal-sized paper cassettes and
toner cartridges, and upgrade kits.

For more information on Apple's newest family, contact your authorized Apple
dealer.


[SIDEBARS]
The LaserWriter IIntx provides . . . unparalleled performance and flexibility,
including print speeds up to four times faster than previous LaserWriters.

These three new products represent a major advance in laser printing.

Face the Music
with Apple's New MIDI Interface

by Tim Knight

On January 15, Apple Computer introduced to the music world its own MIDI
Interface at the NAMM show in Anaheim, California.  NAMM (the National
Association of Music Merchants show) was the perfect place for Apple to enter
the music market.  It was here that developers and musicians who had been using
Apple computers for years got their firsthand look at the software packages and
equipment that could make any Apple IIGS or Macintosh a music powerhouse.

Apple's isn't the first MIDI interface on the market, but then, MIDI hasn't
been around very long, either.  In fact, it didn't even exist until about 1983.
The acronym MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, and that very
nicely sums up just what it is.  MIDI connects computers to electronic musical
instruments, which can range from keyboards to violins to guitars and
saxophones.  Because the computer can serve as the "brain" behind the music
while the instrument serves as the "brawn," MIDI can marry these two devices so
that together they can serve as a musician's workstation, a music teacher, or a
digital recording studio.


Origins of MIDI
The MIDI standard came about when a group of manufacturers decided that without
a communications standard to connect their respective instruments to one
another, the electronic music market would be in disarray and a whole lot
smaller than it could be.  Despite the fact that these companies were in
competition with one another, they cooperatively developed a standard interface
that all of their instruments (mainly electronic keyboards) would abide by.

The original purpose of MIDI, therefore, was to connect keyboard instruments to
one another.  For example, you could spend a lot of money on the highest
quality keyboard (called a "master keyboard"), and connect it to other
keyboards that produced better sound.  The master keyboard could control the
other keyboards, and the musician could not only play music through any
instrument he chose, but he could also change the sound that any keyboard used
directly.  The days of musicians running around on stage from one keyboard to
another were over.


Since the MIDI interface was electronic, people soon discovered that they could
connect their computers to the instruments as well.  Not only could the
computer send information to the keyboard, the keyboard could send information
back to the computer.  This meant that a computer could contain an entire
15-track masterpiece in memory and replay it through the keyboard with all of
the sounds, special effects, and timing that the original musician used.  The
computer could also store any sounds and send them to the keyboard through
MIDI, giving a musician literally thousands of sounds from which to choose.

Because the keyboard could also send information to the computer, the computer
could monitor what was happening on the keyboard.  For instance, the computer
could display a short song for a student to play, and the student could try to
play it on the keyboard.  If he got it right, the computer congratulated him,
and if he got it wrong, he could try again.  The same held true for ear
training and learning to read notes.


Apple's MIDI
Throughout Apple's history, there has been a growing number of people
interested in using their Apple computers for music.  The original Apple II
could play some basic songs and sound effects, and, for its time, it did a
remarkable job.  Third-party developers soon produced cards for the Apple II to
further enhance its musical abilities, allowing it to play many instruments at
once for more complex songs.

When MIDI was introduced, things really began to happen in the world of
computers and music.  Quite a few developers produced MIDI interfaces and
software for both the Apple II and the Macintosh computers, and electronic
music specialty magazines grew in popularity.  After the Apple IIGS was
introduced, it became clear that Apples were the computers of choice for
professional musicians, composers, and music educators.  It happened that the
Apple IIGS computer's 15-voice sound chip became one of its most popular
features.  That's when Dave Wilson of Apple's Advanced Technology Group decided
to take the final step.  Late in 1986, he developed Apple's MIDI Interface.


What Dave created was a MIDI interface that could connect an Apple IIGS or any
Macintosh to a MIDI-compatible instrument.  And even though a MIDI is a MIDI is
a MIDI, Dave's had some real advantages for the user.  It was small (if you
didn't know better, you might think it was an AppleTalk connector).  It didn't
need a power supply.  And it was compatible with most of the MIDI software that
was already available.

The Apple MIDI Interface comes with the basic accessories you need to connect
your Apple IIGS or Macintosh to a MIDI instrument, including:
    o    The interface itself, which is small enough to carry in your pocket
    o    The two MIDI cables to connect the interface to the instrument
    o    The peripheral cable needed to connect the interface to the computer

There's also a growing list of music software currently available.  For
professionals, some popular Macintosh choices are Professional Performer from
Mark of the Unicorn, Master Tracks Pro from Passport Designs, and Sequencer 3.0
from Opcode Systems, and Sound Designer from Digidesign.  If you're more
interested in experimenting with or learning about music, try Music
Construction Set from Electronic Arts or The Music Studio from Activision, both
of which work on the Apple IIGS.

For more information on Apple's new MIDI Interface, see your authorized Apple
dealer.


[SIDEBARS]
MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, and that very nicely sums
up just what it is.

After the Apple IIGS was introduced, it became clear that Apples were the
computers of choice for professional musicians, composers, and music
educators.

Meet Laura Reynolds:
A New Connection

Apple computers and education have always been a winning combination.  With the
help of new technologies such as hypermedia, simulation, and artificial
intelligence, they are creating dynamic new learning environments at our
colleges and universities.

Now there's another winning combination to ensure that the trend continues.
Laura Reynolds, Apple's former manager of College Relations, has joined the
User Group Connection as the new Program Manager for Higher Education User
Groups.  It's her job to bring people and ideas together in mutually beneficial
ways-something she's been doing for years.

Laura joined Apple nearly four years ago as a Staffing Specialist for the
engineering organization.  In this role, she became convinced that Apple's
future depended on its success in hiring top engineering students from
universities around the country.  Two years ago, she took this conviction a
step further and became the manager of Apple's College Relations group.  It was
an assignment Laura described as both rewarding and challenging.  "We needed to
establish a process to identify and attract new creative talent to Apple.  In
doing so, I got to know not only the students, but also university faculty and
administrators, and other Apple people involved in the higher education
channel.  It's an incredible area to work in.  Everyone is excited about our
products and Apple as a company.  We're creating new learning environments,
delivering information beyond traditional media.  John Sculley predicts a "21st
century renaissance" in higher education-and on-campus User Groups will play a
part in bringing this about."

The key to making this happen, Laura says, is sharing information and
generating new ideas and programs.  "I will be the link between Apple
Corporate, Apple field sales and support, and the university User Group
communities.  I am excited to be part of the User Group Connection."

User Group members interested in contributing ideas may contact Laura on
AppleLink(R) at REYNOLDS4, or by writing the Connection.


[SIDEBAR]
"I will be the link between Apple corporate, Apple field sales and support, and
the university User Group communities."

I Know You-
Do You Know Me?
by Terry Mock

I probably know your group from meetings, newsletters, or phone calls.  I may
have mailed information to your "Ambassador", our key contact with your group.
I may even have changed your database User Group profile.  Just who do I think
I am, accessing your files and even calling some of you by your first names?
I'm Terry Mock, the User Group Connection's new Area Associate (or "AA" as
Apple people like to call us).

As the Connection's AA, my job is to support this hardworking gang of
six-particularly Ellen Leanse and Phyllis Farnam--and Apple User Group
Ambassadors who call or write us for information.  I make it a point to
"personalize" your contact with the Connection, answering your questions when I
can, and referring you to the right people when I can't.  When people call or
write about starting a User Group, I send them a "Welcome Kit" that contains
the basic essentials to get them familiar with our program.  If someone wants
to join a User Group in their area, I let them know who to contact and when the
next meeting will be held.

I'm also maintaining the new User Group database, which involves updating
information on nearly 900 Apple User Groups across the country and adding new
User Groups.  I also peruse the many newsletters received and identify
information to all of Apple.

After only a few short months on the Connection's staff, I've already made a
great many User Group contacts long distance, and look forward to meeting many
more at the various Apple events throughout the year.  In the meantime, I'll
can be at the home office.  The best way to reach me is by writing the
Connection at 20525 Mariani Avenue, M/S 36AA, Cupertino, CA 95014, or by
contacting me on AppleLink at MOCK.T.

[PHOTO CAPTION]
Before joining Apple, Terry Mock earned a degree in history from the University
of California at Los Angeles.  Later, she worked at a Bay Area TV news station
writing scripts and hosting a weekly public affairs show.  Her experience in
broadcast journalism has come in handy at the User Group Connection-she helped
proof and correct some of this copy of Quick Connect long before it was
"broadcasted" to you!

SIDEBAR
Terry can help with questions pertaining to the User Group Connection.  General
questions from customers should always be referred to an Authorized Apple
Dealer or to Apple's Customer Relations department at 408-973-2222.
Bringing Products to Market:
Apple Shifts Gear

Changes are afoot in Apple's marketing organization and it all has to do with a
new group called Product Marketing.  The establishment of this group marks a
turning point not only in how Apple develops and markets its products, but in
how Apple responds to its customers.  In short, Apple is putting more input
into output.  Here's how.

Until recently, Apple's overall product direction and strategy was driven by
R&D without the benefit of a centralized product marketing group.  According to
Kirk Loevner, the manager of Product Marketing, "Over the last few years, we
build the kinds of things we knew we needed to build-we opened up the Macintosh
architecture, added color capability and larger screen options to the
Macintosh, improved the graphics and sound capabilities of the Apple II family,
and added other things we knew were needed by the marketplace."  Today,
however, things are not so clear-cut.  "We're at a point now where we have a
lot of different directions to choose from.  We need to have a clearer idea of
what our customers want and the directions our customers want us to go.  That's
the reason we formed this group.  Our job is to get a better handle on our
customer needs and to provide a set of inputs to R&D so that our future
products reflect those needs."

That job involves getting input from a variety of information channels,
including the customers themselves.  Besides direct customer contact through
Advisory Councils, meetings at Apple's headquarters, and face-to-face contact
in the marketplace, User Groups are seen as an important source of
information-important enough, in fact, for Kirk to include a consultant on his
staff to explore ways of working directly with User Groups.  "User Groups are
people who have the most loyalty to Apple," says Kirk, "and they're the ones
who use our products the most.  They also have a lot of great ideas.  We want
to make sure that we hear those ideas and cycle them through R&D so that our
future products can incorporate some of their suggestions."

Kirk emphasizes that while direct customer contact is important, it is only one
channel among many for obtaining the information they need.  The reason is that
most end users have no way of foreseeing whole new applications and uses of
products that new technology could bring about.  "If you asked a customer three
years ago what they would want to do with their personal computers, no one
would have said, 'I want to do publishing from my desktop,'" Kirk explains.
"That wasn't something people even thought of three or four years ago.  It was
a combination of factors that led to the creation of this new market.  One
factor was the introduction of new technologies, like laser printing and
Macintosh technology, that let users manipulate text and graphics on the
desktop.  The other factor was the end user need.  Very few users foresaw the
marriage of these technologies and end user needs."

That's why Kirk's group also works closely with Apple's resellers, sales force,
developers, dealers, and others.  The group is currently exploring new ways to
get information, such as through application labs and focus groups who
beta-test new technologies.

The advantages of obtaining this kind of feedback to influence product
development are obvious.  The end users benefit by getting the kind of products
they need, and Apple benefits by reaching more customers in more market
segments.  The final result is that Apple becomes more responsive to the people
it serves.  And that benefits everyone.


[SIDEBAR]
"Our job is to get a better handle on our customer needs . . . so that our
future products reflect those needs."


[SPECIAL FOCUS]

The Entertainment Connection
by Ken Eddings

If Tinseltown conjures up images of glittering affairs and star-studded
extravaganzes, you already have some idea of last December's MacMusicFest 1.0.
Staged in Hollywood, hosted by Filmsonix (an Apple VAR), and held at Paramont
Pictures on several sound stages managed by Record Plant, the gala event was
attended by over a thousand people interested in the lastest computer offerings
aimed at their profession-the entertainment field.

On display were hundreds of hardware and software products that manipulate
sound and graphics-products that have made the Macintosh the computer of choice
for many in the entertainment industry.  And of course, there were stars
aplenty.  People like Apple Fellow Alan Kay, Apple's Consumer Marketing Manager
Bill Larson, and Apple's Advanced Technology Sound Manager Mark Letczner were
hosting sessions and panel discussions attended by people like former-Eagle Don
Felder, television producer Bob Frazer, songwriter Michael Sembello, and a host
of other industry artists, producers, and writers.  And not to be upstaged, a
troupe of Macintosh computers kept everyone entertained.

Also on hand were major musical instrument manufacturers, such as Fairlight,
New England Digital, Yamaha, Kurzweil, and E-mu Systems, who exhibited the
latest products designed for computer interface.  Software developers, such as
Digidesign, Opcode, Passport Design, and HB Imaging, demonstrated new programs
for composing, scoring, transcribing, sequencing, playing, recording, and
publishing music.

But perhaps the highlight of the affair was the debut of a new national special
interest User Group: MEGA, the Macintosh Entertainment Guild of America.  MEGA
is the first professional association to address the needs of Macintosh users
in the entertainment industry.  With plans to offer such services as a monthly
newsletter, an electronic bulletin board, an emergency telephone help line,
discount plans for equipment purchases, and advice and encouragment to software
developers, the group expects to build a national organization with several
thousand members.


Said Peggy MacAffee, director of MEGA, We're very pleased with the enthusiasm
generated here today.  Newcomers as well as experienced professionals involved
with the music and entertainment industries had the opportunity to share ideas
and learn about the revolution that is taking place due to advancements in
personal computers.

Anyone interested in learning more about MEGA, the entertainers' professional
association, should write to  MEGA, 1032 North Sycamore Avenue, Hollywood, CA
90038.


[SIDEBAR]
MEGA is the first professional association to address the needs of Macintosh
users in the entertainment industry.

[SPECIAL FOCUS]

The Home Connection
by Judy Chang

"Computers in American Life" is a topic that covers a lot of ground.  It's also
the name of a contest for student members of registered Apple computer clubs
and their parents.

Sponsored by Apple Computer Clubs, the contest is designed for parents and
children to create projects that illustrate how personal computers are used in
American life and how computers have changed lives in America, whether for
learning or productivity in schools, at work, or at home.

Through the "Computers in American Life" contest, Apple Computer Clubs creates
an opportunity to increase awareness among parents of the integration and
significance of computers in everyday life, the potential of computers in the
future, and the value for educating themselves and their children about
computers.  And of course, parents will have as much fun as their children
designing their projects and competing for such prizes as an Apple IIgs,
software, savings bonds, and other goodies.

Do members of your User Group have children who belong to an Apple computer
club at their school?  Why not encourage these parents to find out for
themselves what "Computers in American Life" is all about?   For complete
contest guidelines, judging criteria, and prizes, have them write "Computer in
American Life" Contest, Apple Computer Clubs, 5000 Park Street North, St.
Petersburg, FL 33709.  Deadline for entries is April 30, 1988.


[SIDEBAR]
. . . Parents will have as much fun as their children designing their projects
and competing for prizes. . . .

Special Education Gets an Assist

Computers can have a dramatic impact in helping disabled individuals realize
their full potential in communicating, learning, working, and playing.  Now you
can too, with the help of a new special education resource guide developed by
DLM/Teaching Resources and Apple Computer.  Apple Computer Resources in Special
Education and Rehabilitation  is the most comprehensive collection of
Apple-related resources of its kind in print today.

The guide includes: (1) information on how computers can affect the lives of
disabled students and adults; (2) descriptions of more than 1,000 products,
organizations, and publications that exist to support disabled individuals
using Apple computers; and (3) an alphabetical listing of more than 400 product
manufacturers, organizations, and services.

The guide, which retails for $19.95, is available exclusively to Apple User
Groups at a 10% discount if ordered before April 30, 1988.  To order your copy
at this special price, send a copy of this article along with your name and
billing address to DLM, P.O. Box 4000, Allen, TX 75002.


[SIDEBAR]
The guide is the most comprehensive collection of Apple-related resources of
its kind in print today.


[BULLETIN BOARD]


Wanna Beta?

Apple is looking for a few good beta testers.

To become a tester, all you need is an Apple IIe, IIc, IIgs, or Macintosh and a
modem.  It's that simple.  Interested applicants should be willing to spend two
to three hours a week testing the beta product and provide feedback and
suggestions via questionnaires, phone interviews, and bug reports.

If you are interested in becoming a beta tester, please send your name,
address, phone number (specify day or evening), age, User Group name, and type
of computer (Apple IIe, IIc, IIgs, or Macintosh) to:
Samuel Project
10355 N. DeAnza Blvd., M/S 37R
Cupertino, CA  95014

User Group members selected to participate will be notified by mail; those not
selected may be contacted for future testing.

Your request must be received by April 30, 1988.


Everything You Need to Know . . .
(But Were Afraid to Ask Your Kids)
About Computer Learning

That's the title of a 26-page guide for educators and parents recently
published by the Software Publishing Association (SPA).  The guide is filled
with information about how computers are being used in schools and at home and
answers many questions on software applications and selection criteria.

Apple Computer Clubs is able to offer a maximum of 10 complimentary  copies of
this guide to each User Group who mails a request (that includes the name of
your User Group) to the address below.  But hurry!  Supplies are limited.
User Group SPA Booklet
Apple Computer Clubs
5000 Park Street North
St. Petersburg, FL  33709

Did You Know?

The Apple logo was designed in 1977 by Rob Janov, a Regis McKenna art
director.

Steve Jobs used to get his birthday presents early.  In February of 1982, his
picture appeared on the cover of Time magazine-just nine days before his 27th
birthday.  The following year, his picture appeared on the cover of Fortune
magazine-two weeks before this 28th birthday.

The Macintosh was announced at Apple's third annual shareholder's meeting on
January 24, 1984.  The year before, Apple had announced two new computers: Lisa
and the Apple IIe.

The millionth Disk II was produced in January of 1983.




Staff
Editors:  Phyllis Farnam and Ellen Leanse
Contributors:  Anne Artmeier, Judy Chang, Ken Eddings, Tim Knight, Kirk
Loevner, Terry Mock, and Laura Reynolds
Writer:  Janet Joers
Design and Production:  Aplin, Uno & Chibana

1988 Apple Computer, Inc.  The Apple User Group Connection, 20525 Mariani
Avenue, M/S 36AA, Cupertino, CA 95014.  Apple, the Apple logo, Apple II gs,
AppleLink, AppleTalk, and LaserWriter are registered trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc.  LaserShare, Macintosh, and MultiFinder are trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc.  ITC Avant Garde, ITC Bookman, ITC Zapf Chancery, and ITC Zapf
Dingbats are registered trademarks of International Typeface Corporation.
MS-DOS is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.  PostScript is a
registered trademark of Adobe Systems, Inc.  Times, Helvetica, and Palatino are
registered trademarks of Linotype Company.  UNIX is a registered trademark of
AT&T Information Systems.  Other third-party products named in this issue are
trademarks of their respective companies.


WHAT'S INSIDE

Apple's New MIDI

Meet Laura Reynolds

The Connection's New AA:
Terry Mock

Apple's Product Marketing

Special Focus on
Entertainment and Home

Special Education Guide