<ul><li>In 1997, Mac clone-maker Power Computing peaked as the company's top exec reached an agreement with Apple regarding Mac OS 8.</li><li>Power Computing, founded in 1993, aimed to sell Mac clones by mail and secured a deal with Apple by the end of 1994.</li><li>Despite initial success with Mac clones like PowerTower and PowerTower Pro, Power Computing faced a decline following a change in Apple's management in 1997.</li><li>By early 1998, Power Computing shut down for good after Apple acquired its customer list and Mac OS license for $100 million in stock.</li></ul>

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