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>> the Apple II name will not be used.  Why would Apple open that can of
>> worms again involving Apple Core records.
> 
> There is no can of worms.  Apple Computer was originally allowed to
> use the name "Apple" as long it was not associated with musical
> instruments (or related areas).  The IIgs was a violation of this, due
> to its Ensoniq DOC chip.  There was at least a brief flurry of
> lawyers, and may have been a lawsuit, but it must have been sorted
> out by now - current Macs can do far more than the IIgs in this area.
> 

My history facts often get sidetracked by my opinions, so we need some
strong historical perspective on this.  Anyone?

My recollection:  I believe there was a lawsuit by Apple records.  It was
settled out of court the same week that the IIGS Rom4 (Mark Twain) was
cancelled.  The terms of settlement were never released.  I always assumed
that the IIGS was the main concession that Apple Com. made to Apple Records.
However, music capabilities of the Mac became better starting with the next
series released.  I figured Apple won that concession from Apple Records -
the right to add music capability to computers.  The truth will never be
known, but does anyone know the exact timetable of the Apple Records suit
and settlement date?

  --Steve (steven-nelson@uiowa.edu)