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From: pathak@s.cs.uiuc.edu
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Subject: Re: Orphaned Response
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Date: 27 Dec 89 23:41:00 GMT
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> Apple Core (the "Beatles" company) sued Apple Computer, not the other
> way around, as alleged above.  Also, the figure ($10,000,000) is a little off.
> I believe they sued for more than what Xerox is using for ($150,000,000).
> A little silly, don't you think?

I believe Apple Computers and Apple Core had made an agreement that allowed
Apple Computers to use the "Apple" name as long as Apple Computers stayed
out of the music business.  The Beatles are suing Apple because Apple is 
providing high-quality sound on its computer systems.  Such sound capabilities
would allow Apple Computers to be used as a music synthesizer; allowing 
Apple Computers into the music business.
 
Heeren Pathak
s.cs.uiuc.edu

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