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iLife is a suite of software by Apple that has included the apps iMovie, iDVD, iTunes, iPhoto, GarageBand, and iWeb.
Apple regularly updated the iLife suite of applications from 2003–2013, and Apple Education released at least three CDs titled “iLife. For the Classroom.” in 2003, 2004, and 2005.
The iLife for the Classroom CD contained “lesson plans, project examples, and how-to guides for using iLife in the classroom.” This example is from 2005.
Source: Wikipedia
iLife is a suite of software by Apple that has included the apps iMovie, iDVD, iTunes, iPhoto, GarageBand, and iWeb.
Apple regularly updated the iLife suite of applications from 2003–2013, and Apple Education released at least three CDs titled “iLife. For the Classroom.” in 2003, 2004, and 2005.
The iLife for the Classroom CD contained “lesson plans, project examples, and how-to guides for using iLife in the classroom.” This example is from 2004 and is unopened in its original packaging.
Source: Wikipedia
iLife is a suite of software by Apple that has included the apps iMovie, iDVD, iTunes, iPhoto, GarageBand, and iWeb.
Apple regularly updated the iLife suite of applications from 2003–2013, and Apple Education released at least three CDs titled “iLife. For the Classroom.” in 2003, 2004, and 2005.
The iLife for the Classroom CD contained “lesson plans, project examples, and how-to guides for using iLife in the classroom.” This example is from 2003 and is unopened in its original packaging.
Source: Wikipedia (iLife)
This Education Resource CD is dated Winter 2000. Its design features a rendition of the glossy 3D tabs on the apple.com website at the time. The toolbox image at the bottom of the CD matched the iTools design. iTools is a precursor to what has become Apple iCloud services.
In early days of personal computers, a series of “Works” applications were released with a few ideas in common. Software packages such as Microsoft Works, AppleWorks GS (for the Apple II GS), and ClarisWorks, all contained a package of simplified applications sold as a set and usually were accessed through a launcher application. For example, when launching AppleWorks, a user would launch the application and decide if they wanted to create a word processing file, a spreadsheet, a drawing document, or a database by clicking the appropriate icon.
ClarisWorks has a complicated history. In general, it began as AppleWorks (with earlier versions under different names), switched to ClarisWorks, switched back to AppleWorks, and was replaced by iWork.
This CD is an installer for ClarisWorks 4.0. Although undated, its version number places it in 1996.
A fascinating history of ClarisWorks/AppleWorks is available from Bob Hearn on a page published by MIT. I wholeheartedly agree with the author who writes, “RIP ClarisWorks, ‘the best-loved application for the Mac,’ 1991–2007.”
Interestingly, this history is somewhat preserved by Apple’s iWork concept. Currently, Apple’s three productivity apps—Keynote, Pages, and Numbers—are referred to collectively as iWork. Although the apps are separate, their user interfaces and behaviors make the apps function very much as a set. This may also be the reason so many users incorrectly refer to iWork as “iWorks.”
Sources: Wikipedia, Macintosh Garden, MIT
My collection of Apple CD and DVD media includes operating systems, applications, software collections that shipped with devices, promotional media, diagnostic tools, and educational content. In general, Apple-branded CD or DVD examples in original packaging have been presented separately, while single discs or collections of discs are presented chronologically.
Apple CDs from 1996 include:
In 1996 Macintosh computer system software was able to fit on a single CD. Apple used a standard white CD envelope with a white cloth-like back and a clear plastic front for system CDs. When multiple CDs were required, each CD shipped in a separate standard envelope.
Back in 1991, working with color on a computer—even a Mac—was apparently a novel activity. So novel that Apple released this Apple Color Graphics Sampler CD to showcase the benefits of color. Although basic color had been displaying on Apple screens since the Apple II in 1977, it took until 1991 for color to become a feature that regular people could produce and control in documents.
The CD is “designed to help you easily see the benefits of using color on the Apple™ Macintosh™ computer. We’ve provided the sampler so you can quickly see color performance—right after you pull your Macintosh monitor out of the box.”
Among other assets, the CD contains two image folders, 24-bit and 8-bit, and demos of applications including MacDraw Pro, Pixelpaint Pro, MacroMind Director, and Photoshop 1.0. It also has screensavers Dark Side of the Mac, Flowfazer, and Moire 3.02.
Incidentally, this is the earliest Apple-branded CD-ROM in my collection.
Source: MacWorld
This Apple Learning Series 3–6 Curriculum CD set contained 10 CD-ROM titles curated and sold by Apple Education as a bundle. The PDF spec sheet touts that, “students can create their own maps, learn to use a spreadsheet, explore electrical principles, explore a rainforest, use onscreen math manipulatives, understand word problems, practice vocabulary and spelling, create interactive stories, and even get to know Ben Franklin.”
CDs are included for Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies and Reference. Apple provides the following descriptions:
Language Arts
Carmen Sandiego Word Detective, The Learning Company
With this engaging program, students solve word challenges to stop Carmen from turning all words into gibberish. To solve some of the challenges, students select adjacent letters to spell out words, spell words that are said aloud, and return words and punctuation to their correct locations within a story. The program allows teachers to create customized lists of spelling words and to track student progress.
Imagination Express Destination: Time Trip, USA, Edmark
This program allows students to create interactive stories using scenes from six different time periods: 1640, 1776, 1865, 1929, 1945, and today. In their stories, students can combine animated stickers of people and objects with text they enter on the screen, narration and other sounds that they record, and prerecorded sounds. In addition to stories, students can use the program to create items such as postcards and newspapers. The options available can be customized according to the needs of the students.
Math
Math Mysteries: Whole Numbers, Tom Snyder Productions
Part of the Math Mysteries series, this title includes two CDs, both of which have students join the passengers and crew on a cruise ship to solve math word problems. With the Whole Class CD, the teacher introduces specific math skills and the students collaborate to identify the problems, collect information, and solve the problems. Then on their own or in pairs, students use the Mystery CD to practice and reinforce skills in solving word problems. The CDs cover basic operations and single and multistep problems.
Mighty Math Calculating Crew, Edmark
The “crew” in this innovative math program consists of four superheroes who challenge students with math problems in multiplication, division, number lines, fractions, money, and 3D geometry. Activities such as Superhero Superstore and Dr. Gee’s 3D Lab feature onscreen manipulatives to help students understand the underlying math concepts. The difficulty level and activity topic can be adjusted with the program’s Grow Slides component.
The Cruncher, Knowledge Adventure
The Cruncher teaches students how to use spreadsheets and graphs by having them solve problems and apply mathematical concepts to real-life situations. The results can be displayed with graphs and charts and annotated with sound effects and animated illustrations. The program also includes a Show feature, which explains, step by step, how The Cruncher solves the specific formula; projects that allow students to use The Cruncher to solve interesting, real-world problems; and tutorials.
Science
A Field Trip to the Rainforest Deluxe, Sunburst Technology
With this program, students travel through the rainforests of South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia, learning about the plants, animals, and people who live in these areas, as well as the status of rainforest resources and current and future preservation efforts. Students can consult a comprehensive field guide for more information on these topics, take notes and add pictures using the program’s journal feature, and play a rainforest trivia game.
Thinkin’ Science Series: Zap!, Edmark
Students explore light, sound, and electricity in Zap!, part of the Thinkin’ Science series of educational software. In this engaging CD, as they prepare to produce a concert, students explore three learning environments: Laser Lab, where they experiment with light and color; the ElectroLoft, where they experiment with circuit building and repair; and the SoundWave Studio, where they learn about sounds and their waveforms. Students learn more about the topics covered with the “Sci-Clopedia” and take their own notes with the Notebook feature. The program’s Grow Slides feature lets teachers set the topics to be covered and the level of difficulty.
Social Studies and Reference
MapMaker’s Toolkit, Tom Snyder Productions
Mapmaker’s Toolkit is a versatile program for creating maps to use in the classroom. The CD includes more than 450 current and historical maps that can be used as they are or customized to change the features displayed, add color and text, and mark different elements such as transportation, population, crops, and weather. The maps can be printed in different sizes (including as a poster), presented electronically with the slide show feature, or posted publicly on the Internet.
What’s the Big Idea, Ben Franklin?, Scholastic
Based on the award-winning book of the same name, this engaging and humor-filled CD presents Ben Franklin in his different roles as writer, printer, scientist, inventor, diplomat, and founding father. Students can either watch and hear each chapter in a video format, or read and hear each chapter in a more detailed text format. Games for each chapter help students reinforce what they learn. The CD includes audiovisual “side trips,” a glossary, and a Teacher’s Resource room with assignments, bulletin boards with ideas for displaying student work, and challenges.
World Book 2001, World Book
This two-CD set combines the text and illustrations of the World Book Encyclopedia with the impact of video, sound, animation, and Internet resources. Students can easily access specific information with the program’s search tools and use the highlighting and sticky notes features to keep track of what they find. Includes an atlas, a dictionary, a Homework Wizard to help students with assignments such as reports and timelines, and Internet links to additional resources and updated information.
Somewhat shockingly, a PDF was still downloadable on the Apple website in 2020.
Source: Apple
This version of Apple Remote Desktop was released in 2006.
According to Apple, “Apple Remote Desktop 3 is a suite of integrated desktop management tools that facilitate a wide range of IT tasks. Using a single affordable product, you can distribute software, control and configure computers, offer live online help and training, run detailed reports, and implement security policies. Because Apple Remote Desktop allows you to work remotely and efficiently, you can accomplish more in less time—without ever needing to leave your desk and often without interrupting your users.”
This PDF from 2003 was still available on Apple’s website in 2020.
Source: Apple
This collection of Apple Service Source CD-ROMs is from 1995–1998. These CDs were provided by Apple to allow authorized repairs of Apple equipment.
The CDs contain the following types of files and information:
Service Source Startup—A HyperCard document explaining the contents of the CD-ROM and a folder containing Service Source Files.
System Stuff (folder)—Applications and system files such as Apple QuickTime extension file, the Apple CD-ROM driver, 32-bit Color Quickdraw, and TeachText.
Disk Images (folder)—Applications such as HyperCard.
Clips (folder)—QuickTime movies and animations that demonstrate difficult repairs and the locations of hard-to-find components.
Viewer (folder)—Inside Mac Viewer, a utility to display archived and international-only service information.
Apple TechStep (folder)—release notes for late-breaking and critical information about TechStep tests.
AppleOrder (folder)—AppleOrder application.
Q-Stack TAC (folder)—HyperCard stack to send technical questions to the Apple Technical Assistance Center.
What’s New.Archive (TeachText document)—text file that archives the “What’s New” section of previous releases of Service Source, organized by release date and product.
Source: Macintosh Repository (1995, 1997, 1998)
