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EXHIBIT 21
SUBSIDIARIES OF
APPLE COMPUTER, INC*
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JURISDICTION
NAME OF INCORPORATION
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Apple Computer Inc. Limited................................. Ireland
Apple Computer Limited...................................... Ireland
Apple Computer International................................ Ireland
Apple Japan Inc............................................. Japan
Apple Computer B.V.......................................... Netherlands
Apple Computer (UK) Limited................................. United Kingdom
ACI Real Properties Inc..................................... United States
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* Pursuant to Item 601(b)(21)(ii) of Regulation S-K, the names of other
subsidiaries of Apple Computer, Inc. are omitted because, considered in the
aggregate, they would not constitute a significant subsidiary as of the end
of the year covered by this report.
