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From: lsr@Apple.com (Larry Rosenstein)
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Subject: Re: We need a student developer program
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Date: 30 Apr 91 02:19:22 GMT
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In article <6618@cactus.org>, rdd@cactus.org (Robert Dorsett) writes:
> 
>
Wrong.  Until 1986 or so, it would have cost you *$400* to be a "real"
develop-
> er.  Comparing what one got *then* vs. what one gets *now*, if
Apple is
> still charging $600, I can only conclude that the people who are
buying are
> getting the better part of the deal.  I don't recall Apple
ever officially

To follow up on Robert's comments.

According to the
latest Apple Direct, the Associates program (which is $350/year) has been
changed to be the mainstream developer support program.  The Partners
program is being oriented towards developers "who are developing products
that support Apple's long-term business objectives and product strategies."
 The main difference between the 2 programs seems to be that Partners get
E-Mail technical support.  (There may be other differences, but the article
doesn't explain them in detail.)

To some extent, APDA is a student
developer program.  It provides access to much of the same technical
information that Partners/Associates get.  For technical support, most
students can take advantage of the net, or other online services (now
including AppleLink).