Hello Again

Jobs takes pains to emphasize that Apple's revival is anything but a one-man show. Indeed, part of the Apple comeback is the revelation that there is still sufficient talent at Apple to produce startling products and--even more remarkably--to market and distribute them in a manner no way reminiscent of the Three Stooges. But for Chris Espinosa, the only remaining Apple employee from the '70s garage days, the resurgence of a computer-industry legend means something more personal. ""It's great to be able to go to parties now,'' he says, ""and not have to apologize for working at Apple.''

HEAD TO HEAD WITH AN INTEL PC

Two things to keep in mind when comparing the new iMac with a comparably priced Windows PC: despite identical chip speeds, the Apple G3 processor outperforms the Pentium. But there's a wider selection of software for Windows. As for looks, judge for yourself.

DEBORAH BRANSCUM

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