PRESS RELEASE April 17, 2001

Steve Jobs to Kick Off Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference 2001

CUPERTINO, California - April 17, 2001 - Apple® today announced that Apple CEO Steve Jobs will kick off its Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) with a“fireside chat” with developers on Monday, May 21, 2001, at 9:30 a.m.
The five-day event, which runs from May 21-25, at the San Jose ConventionCenter, will focus almost exclusively on Mac® OS X, Apple’s next generationoperating system, with in-depth technical sessions and a showcase of thelatest development tools.
Other Activities at Apple’s WWDC 2001 include:
  • more than 100 in-depth technical sessions and hands-on labs to get the latest information on Mac OS X directly from Apple engineers and technology experts;
  • an Exhibitor Fair with the latest development tools and products; and
  • the Apple Design Awards for: innovation, advanced Mac OS X look and feel, use of Apple technologies and exciting new product entries to the Mac OS X market.

Cost & Registration
The cost of the five-day conference is $1,595 (U.S.) per attendee with earlyregistration discounts available for Apple Developer Connection Premier andSelect members. Visit the Apple WWDC website(www.apple.com/developer/wwdc2001) for additional registration and pricinginformation.

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