Not even 24 hours after the release of our article about Alias/Wavefront possible aquisition by Apple (see on June the 30th 2002), we already have two more sources comfirming that "Apple is willing to purchase Alias/Wavefront". Notice that "willing to purchase" doesn't obviously mean that Apple has been in talks with Alias/Wavefront. It may just be an idea that has been spread around by Apple executives.

One of the new sources even talks about another company that Apple would like to aquire, this company is Newtek, the makers of LightWave 3D software. According to the source, Apple doesn't want to depend on Avid and can't stand waiting for Autodesk to port its products for Mac. That's why Apple feels the need to aquire several 3D and video editing software companies since early 2002.

At the moment, it's impossible to say if these two new sources are reliable because they are new sources to macosXrumors.com. Many of you asked us if we are sure of what we posted. So all I can answer is that the Alias/Wavefront rumor is actually not totally comfirmed. Anyway, it will be comfirmed only when Mr Jobs himself will announce the official news. It's so for all the rumors that are posted here and on similar sites.

Our sources were asked to try to have more details, so you'll be informed as soon as there's something new. And your mails are welcome here [1].