Apple Launches New Version of HyperCard, Providing Significant Flexibility,
Power and Customization Enhancements

AppleScript Support, Color, Media Integration Extend HyperCard's Appeal to
New Users

CUPERTINO, California--December 13, 1993--Apple Computer today introduced
HyperCard 2.2, a significant new version of its popular software tool that
enables users to easily create customized software solutions. Version 2.2
represents dramatic increases in power, functionality and flexibility,
extending HyperCard's value to new and existing multimedia title
producers, educators, commercial solution providers and in-house
developers.

HyperCard 2.2 integrates a key Apple technology, AppleScript, which enables
users to automate repetitive tasks by launching, controlling and
exchanging data with existing applications. HyperCard 2.2 also includes
the ColorTools for seamlessly adding color to stacks; WorldScript support
for creating multilingual solutions and a new "save as" option that
creates double-clickable applications which can be distributed without
royalty fees. In addition, HyperCard 2.2 bundles ADDmotion II from Motion
Works International for easy creation and editing of animation.

According to AppleSoft senior vice president and general manager, David
Nagel, "When HyperCard was launched in 1988 it delivered power and
flexibility that set a new standard for application development. Today, we
are extending that power and flexibility with a host of new features,
making HyperCard an even more strategic product for the multimedia,
education and in-house development markets."

HyperCard is on over eight million Macintoshes worldwide and has been
lauded as a key Apple technology by educators and business users
worldwide. The latest release of HyperCard extends customers' investments
in their data and provides valuable new features that significantly
improve end-users' experiences with stacks.

"We are a two-person consulting firm specializing in on-line documentation
and multimedia development. HyperCard's amazing power and flexibility have
enabled us to create our own custom applications which we can fully
integrate and modify as needed. Furthermore, it is the glue that allows us
to integrate other applications such as Word, Persuasion and Excel," said
Katherine Horton, a HyperCard user at William Horton Consulting in
Huntsville, Ala.

AppleScript Functionality Now Built Into HyperCard 

With AppleScript now built in, HyperCard 2.2 provides a dramatic increase
in functionality to new and existing users. It enables them to integrate
applications with HyperCard, providing much easier ways to manipulate and
present information from a wide range of applications. Users can launch,
control and exchange data with a host of scriptable applications such as
4th Dimension, MacWrite, FileMaker, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word,
PhotoFlash, QuarkXpress, and WordPerfect, along with over 75 others.
HyperCard supports any Open Scripting Architecture (OSA)-compliant
scripting language including AppleScript, UserTalk from UserLand and
CEScript from CE Software.

"HyperCard 2.2 is an optimal choice for commercial solution providers. With
AppleScript support, users can create even more powerful solutions by
extending the core functionality of HyperCard with off-the-shelf
applications," said Param Singh, HyperCard product marketing manager.
"With the wide variety of scriptable applications available today,
HyperCard users can immediately create innovative applications to meet
their individual needs, while preserving the simplicity and ease-of-use of
the HyperCard environment."

Color/Media Integration 

HyperCard's new ColorTools enhance the usability and visual appeal of
existing and new solutions. In addition to importing and resizing color
PICT graphics, users can select from a palette of 256 shades to color
HyperCard elements such as buttons, fields, cards and backgrounds.
HyperCard's QuickTime tools allow users to incorporate movies into cards
and stacks with point and click simplicity.

"The new release of HyperCard, especially with its open scripting and color
support, gives a wide range of Macintosh users access to incredible
programming power. I am delighted with Apple's commitment to the product,
and expect to see new and existing users develop exciting new solutions
for themselves and the Macintosh community," said Danny Goodman, HyperCard
user and author of The Complete HyperCard 2.2 Handbook, coming in January
1994 from Random House Electronic Publishing.

HyperCard continues to help multimedia authors differentiate their product
by providing comprehensive multimedia capabilities in one environment.
With ADDmotion II, HyperCard 2.2 facilitates easy media, color and sound
editing to help users enhance the value of new and existing stacks.
ADDmotion II is a 24-bit color paint, animation and sound extension that
integrates seamlessly into HyperCard and provides tools for controlling
and editing animations and sounds.

HyperCard 2.2 is the premier solution for education. With color and
QuickTime capabilities, HyperCard enables educators to create innovative,
compelling courseware while preserving ease-of-use for students.

In addition, HyperCard 2.2 supports WorldScript, which makes it possible to
include different languages in a field or card to create powerful
multilingual solutions. HyperCard users can script in several languages
including French and Japanese, using AppleScript dialects extensions.

Pricing and Availability 

The U.S. suggested retail price (SRP) for HyperCard 2.2 is $249. As part of
a special limited time introductory promotion, Apple is offering HyperCard
2.2 for an U.S. SRP of $139. Additionally, Apple will contact registered
users of HyperCard 2.0 or 2.1 to offer a full upgrade for $89. Apple is
also offering a $39 upgrade to customers who have purchased Claris
HyperCard 2.1 between November 1, 1993 and December 31, 1993. For details,
users should contact the Apple Software Programs Customer Service at
(8()0)-769-2775, ext. 7810. Volume purchases of site licenses are
available for HyperCard 2.2 through the Apple volume licensing program.

HyperCard 2.2 is planned to be available at the end of the month and will
be able to be ordered through software resellers, Apple authorized
resellers and APDA--Apple's source for developer tools. APDA can be
reached in the United States at (800) 282-2732; in Canada at (800)
637-0039; or internationally at (716) 871-6555. Apple resellers can be
located by calling (800) 538-9696.

All customers have access to toll-free telephone support by calling Apple
Assurance at (800) SOS-APPL. Advanced scripting support is available for a
fee by calling (800) 950-2442.

Apple Computer Inc, 20525 Mariana Ave, Cupertino, CA 95014
408-996-1010

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