The Object Management Group reports that Apple Computer Inc has become a new corporate member and that it will also assume a seat on the group’s board of directors. Apple and the other 80 group members are developing standards and guidelines for implementing object oriented systems and programming. As a corporate member, Apple has one vote on the technical committee and can also sponsor technology specifications. Its board of director status means that Apple will help to oversee group policies and activities and approve proposals. The accession of Apple, a pioneer in object technology, is seen as bringing the group enhanced credibility.
