It was ten years ago today ...

A Letter to Customers from Gil Amelio
December 20, 1996

Dear Apple customers:

The next chapter in Apple's history begins today.
As you may have already heard, today we acquired NeXT Software Inc. As a result, we are merging the businesses of Apple and NeXT into one operation, owned and managed by Apple. This means that, in a moment, we move to the center of the industry's developments and debates. It means we greatly strengthen our Internet, Enterprise, and software propositions. And it means we complete our commitment to deliver a truly modern operating system to our customers.

It also means that our co-founder Steven P. Jobs, will rejoin Apple, reporting to me. I know I speak for everyone at Apple in welcoming Steve home.

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Yep Gil, it certainly was a new chapter for Apple.
And they have added about a few more chapters since then.
Maybe next year would be the biggest chapter of all.

Happy Holidays!