Just look at the headers, message didn't originate at apple. Plus, it
would be 5am in CA when the message was sent.
Fred
-----Original Message-----
From: sjobs_at_apple.com [mailto:sjobs_at_apple.com]=20
Sent: Monday, April 01, 2002 8:11 AM
Subject: [NTLK] An Apology
About five years ago I assumed control of Apple Computer, Inc. One of
my first actions was to eliminate all products of the company not
directly associated with the Macintosh. Apple was in danger of sinking
and radical action had to be taken, even if the Newton was finally
showing a profit.=20
But I must admit some relish to removing the last vestiges of a former
executive's influence on the company.=20
Yet through thick and think you've stuck with us even as we abandoned
you.=20
It's absolutely amazing what has been produced for this product in the
past five years, not the least includes a Sherlock emulator, VNC, Java,
MP3, and of course the ATA card driver we had claimed couldn't be
written.=20
Kudos!=20
As such, I feel I owe the Newton Community an apology. Prior to killing
the Newton, I had claimed that we would continue marketing it. We even
brought Newton Inc. back into Apple after an abortive spin-off. We just
didn't trust the product and had no idea that it would retain its value
and interest as long as it has. In short: we blew it.=20
As a rule, Apple does not preannounce products. But I ask you to hold
on for a little while longer, and I think your community in particular
will be pleased with upcoming products from Apple. Once again, thank
you for your loyalty, and I hope you enjoy the coming months.=20
Steven P. Jobs
CEO Apple Computer, Inc.=20
--=20
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