Apple to use Intel microprocessors beginning in 2006

At its recently held Worldwide Developer Conference, Apple announced plans to
deliver models of its Macintosh computers using Intel microprocessors by this
time next year, and to transition all of its Macs to using Intel microprocessors
by the end of 2007.

Apple previewed a version of its critically acclaimed operating system, Mac
OS X Tiger, running on an Intel-based Mac to the over 3,800 developers attending
CEO Steve Jobs' keynote address. Apple also announced the availability of a
Developer Transition Kit, consisting of an Intel-based Mac development system
along with preview versions of Apple's software, which will allow developers
to prepare versions of their applications which will run on both PowerPC and
Intel-based Macs.

"Our goal is to provide our customers with the best personal computers
in the world, and looking ahead Intel has the strongest processor roadmap by
far," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "It's been ten years since our
transition to the PowerPC, and we think Intel's technology will help us create
the best personal computers for the next ten years."

STEVE JOBS “It's been ten years since our transition to the PowerPC, and we think Intel's technology will help us create the best PCs for the next ten years.”

"We are thrilled to have the world's most innovative personal computer
company as a customer," said Paul Otellini, president and CEO of Intel.
"Apple helped found the PC industry and throughout the years has been known
for fresh ideas and new approaches. We look forward to providing advanced chip
technologies, and to collaborating on new initiatives, to help Apple continue to
deliver innovative products for years to come."

"We plan to create future versions of Microsoft Office for the Mac that
support both PowerPC and Intel processors," said Roz Ho, general manager of
Microsoft's Macintosh Business Unit. "We have a strong relationship with
Apple and will work closely with them to continue our long tradition of making
great applications for a great platform."

"We think this is a really smart move on Apple's part and plan to
create future versions of our Creative Suite for Macintosh that support both
PowerPC

and Intel processors," said Bruce Chizen, CEO of Adobe. The Developer
Transition Kit is available starting today for $999 to all Apple Developer
Connection Select and Premier members. Further information for Apple Developer
Connection members is available at developer.apple.com.

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