Apple Remote Access: The PowerBook Bundle Q&A

This article contains questions and answers about Apple Remote Access Client being bundled with PowerBooks.
Q) Will the Apple Remote Access Client for Macintosh be bundled with the PowerBooks?
A) Yes. Apple has begun bundling the Apple Remote Access Client for Macintosh with new models of its PowerBook notebook computers in the U.S. As Apple introduces new PowerBook models, it will evaluate whether to include value-added software based on the needs of its target customers.

Q) Why isn't Apple bundling the remote access client outside the U.S.?
A) We expect many of Apple's market geographies outside the U.S. will bundle the Apple Remote Access Client for Macintosh, although this is a decision being made at the local level. At this time, Apple is only prepared to commit to bundling the remote access client in the U.S.

Q) What client version is currently being shipped with PowerBook computers? When will the newest version come bundled on PowerBook computers?
A) Apple is currently supplying remote access client version 1.0. Now that the latest client version is now shipping, Apple will begin to bundle the new Apple Remote Access Client for Macintosh onto its PowerBook computers. Affordable upgrades are available to customers with AppleTalk Remote Access version 1.0 who want to upgrade to the new Apple Remote Access Personal Server or Client for Macintosh.

Q) Will Apple Remote Access Personal Server come bundled with PowerBook systems?
A) No. Apple only intends to bundle the Apple Remote Access Client for Macintosh on PowerBook notebook computers in the U.S. The Apple Remote Access Personal Server is sold separately for those individuals or organizations who need a single-line server solution.
Published Date: Feb 19, 2012