APPLE COMPUTER: Apple pledges up to $1m in network software and training to Los Angeles County schools

   Apple Computer, Inc. today pledged up to $1 million in network software and training to 2,200 Los Angeles County schools. Through the Los Angeles County Office of Education's Technology for Learning program these schools are eligible to receive the Apple Network Administrator Toolkit complete with specialized training at no cost by filing an application with the L.A. County Office of Education.

   "Providing easy-to-use network tools for educators and students is essential for stimulating interactive learning and acquiring necessary real-world skills", said Mike Lorion, vice president of Education Sales for Apple. "The L.A. County Office of Education is a leader in incorporating technology and learning, and we believe this substantial contribution will help further push L.A. County school networks into the future."

   "Through this donation, Apple Computer, Inc. has again demonstrated its commitment to education and understanding of our needs," said Donald W. Ingwerson, Superintendent, Los Angeles County Office of Education. "Our alliance will give thousands of teachers the tools to promote student achievement in today's networked learning environment."

   The Apple Network Administrator Toolkit allows educators to control and manage Macintosh systems on a network from one central point or multiple points. It includes powerful software to easily manage user access privileges, control network resources and system assets, manage users and groups and restore disk configurations. It also helps users with computer tasks by allowing them to share their Macintosh desktop or view other Macintosh desktops on the network.

   The Los Angeles County Office of Education will make applications to obtain the Apple Network Administrator Toolkit and training available to all eligible schools by June 30, 1998.

   Apple Computer, Inc. ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II, and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Apple is now recommitted to its original mission--to bring the best personal computing products and support to students, educators, designers, scientists, engineers, business persons and consumers in over 140 countries around the world.

   The Los Angeles County Office of Education is the nation's largest regional education agency. Technology For Learning, a public-private collaborative sponsored by LACOE, plays a leadership role by mobilizing resources to improve technology access and use among the county's 81 school districts and 1.6 million students.

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CONTACT: John Santoro, Apple Computer, Inc. Tel: +1 408 974 9641 e-mail: santoro.j@apple.com Margo Minecki, L.A. County Office of Education Tel: +1 562 922 6313 e-mail: Minecki_Margo@lacoe.edu