Microsoft and Apple Extend Font Licensing Agreement
Seamless Web and software experience for Apple users
TYPECON, Seattle, Wash. — Aug. 2, 2007 — Microsoft Corp. and Apple today
announced that they have renewed their font licensing agreement, giving
Apple users ongoing use of the latest versions of core Windows fonts.
Under the agreement, Apple and Microsoft are extending the seamless Web and
software experience Apple users have enjoyed for years when using and
viewing popular Microsoft fonts such as Times New Roman, Arial and Verdana.
Apple customers, developers and Web designers can safely specify fonts
knowing that their documents, presentations and web pages will appear as
they are meant to be seen on screen and in print.
About Apple
Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple
II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh.
Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its
award-winning computers, OS X operating system and iLife and professional
applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital media revolution with
its iPod portable music and video players and iTunes online store, and has
entered the mobile phone market this year with its revolutionary iPhone.
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in
software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize
their full potential.
