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From: pwv@fluke.UUCP (Pat Vilbrandt)
Newsgroups: net.micro.pc,net.micro.atari,net.micro.mac
Subject: Re: DRI agrees to change GEM
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Date: Thu, 3-Oct-85 11:23:57 EDT
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Organization: John Fluke Mfg. Co., Inc., Everett, WA
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Keywords: Apple, GEM, Copyright
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This is the announcement by Digital Research, Inc. as it appeared on the 
Compuserve GEM SIG on Oct. 1.  Seems as though DRI could use some better
lawers.  (Maybe Xerox should sue Apple...  :-)

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     Apple Computer and DRI today announced that DRI will take 
immediate measures to make changes to its GEM computer programs 
to avoid Apple's claims that the programs violate Apple's 
copywrights.  DRI states that these changes also prepare the way 
for future enhancements to DRI's GEM products.

     DRI agreed with Apple that is was beneficial to 
substantially differentiate DRI's products and avoid any 
possibility of infringement of Apple's copyrights.

     GEM, which started shipping in April, is a portable 
operating system extension available for use on a number of 
personal computers.  GEM is based on a graphics user interface 
which uses windows, drop-down menus and icons.  DRI has licensed 
GEM to a number of personal computer manufacturers.

     DRI also agreed to alter the style and format of its 
advertising and not to engage in comparative advertising with 
Apple products.  DRI has agreed to disclaim any GEM program 
compatibility with Apple products and to state that GEM programs 
and Apple programs do not perform in the same manner.

     In a signed document, DRI agreed to produce new versions of 
GEM, designed to be substantially different than Apple's 
Macintosh personal computer in both screen appearance and 
operation.  These changes are being reviewed by Apple to insure 
they satisfy Apple's requirement that GEM programs no longer 
appear to be substantially similar to Apple's programs.  The 
specific programs to be modifided by DRI as soon as possible are 
GEM Desktop, GEM Paint and GEM Draw.  When the new versions are 
made available to DRI's OEM and retail customers, the older 
versions will no longer continue to be marketed.  The current GEM 
programs will operate in the new GEM environment.

     As part of a compromise and settlement, DRI has agreed to 
pay Apple an undiscolosed amount and to work on Apple's software 
development projects but denies any infringement of any Apple 
rights.  DRI and Apple have further agreed to engage in future 
software developments.

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   Pat Vilbrandt
   John Fluke Mfg. Co., Inc.
   Everett, Washington USA
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