APPLE COMPUTER PUSHES BACK OPERATING SYSTEM RELEASE DATE.The release of Mac OS X, the next generation operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. from Apple Computer, will be extended from a scheduled date late this summer to January 2001. A beta version A pre-shipping release of hardware or software that has gone through alpha test. A beta version of software is supposed to be very close to the final product, but, in practice, it is more a way of getting users to test the software in the first place under real conditions. of OS X will be available in the summer, but a fullscale version not until January 2001. Steve Jobs Steve Jobs - Stephen Jobs indicated that Mac OS X is clearly the most important project underway at Apple right now and is receiving primary emphasis and attention at the company. |
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