"One step is taking the Macintosh technology and getting to market with a lower-cost, higher-growth machine, such as laptops," he said.

If the Macintosh technology were opened, Sony would be a likely candidate as the first licensee because the company is well known to Apple's management.

Appletalk is a built-in networking system, one of the great strengths of Macintosh technology.

"Much of the Macintosh technology wasn't invented in the building," he wrote.

He was fervent about his idea of taking the new Macintosh technology and converting it into a television-based appliance.

Apple would make a good living off the Macintosh technology for years, but as an innovator, the company all but stood still.

But unlike others, the Apple network computer is to be based on Macintosh technology and aimed at the home and education markets.

This move is intended to enhance the popularity of the Macintosh technology and to attract software developers.

Its Macintosh technology is established and admired.

It's also a showcase for new Macintosh technology.