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REDMOND, Wash. - April 22, 1999 - Since 1984, when Apple first introduced the Macintosh, Microsoft has been committed to delivering useful, innovative software for the platform. Today, technologies in Office 98, Internet Explorer and Outlook Express 4.5, such as "self-repairing applications" and Drag and Drop installation, have become signature features of Microsoft's Macintosh Business Unit and continue Microsoft's commitment to delivering custom-built technology for the Mac.
The Evolution of Office 98: Microsoft credits the positive reception Office 98 has received to feedback from Macintosh customers. The suite was built from the ground up for Mac users, whose input and suggestions were integral to the design process. Extensive Mac-specific user surveys and usability testing has made Office 98 a perfect companion to the Macintosh, fulfilling users' needs and continuing Microsoft's history of introducing Mac-first technology. An ongoing objective for the Microsoft Office suite is to make it easier for people to get their work done by designing and building the best desktop applications in the world. To this end, Microsoft's Macintosh Business Unit has continually worked to understand, through extensive research, the needs and changing work environments of individual users and organizations. The design goals for Microsoft Office 98 Macintosh Edition incorporates insights and technologies derived from these efforts. Microsoft knew that it was building from a solid base when development of Office 98 began. Microsoft also knew that to be successful, Office 98 had to be a great application for the Macintosh. The research identified priorities, and Microsoft has delivered significant product enhancements in the following three areas:
This philosophy is driving the development efforts behind the next version of Mac Office, which promises to continue the history of Mac-firsts and the heritage of ease-of-use.
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