The state of Apple's books

Less than a week after the sudden resignation of CEO Gilbert Amelio, Apple surprises Wall Street with a quarterly loss of $56 million, far narrower than most analysts expected. CNET's NEWS.COM provides comprehensive coverage of the financial report, Apple's turnaround plans, and the continuing search for a new chief executive.

The report •  Apple loses $56 million   lead story •  Promises made, not always kept •  Live interviews, analysis   CNET Radio     click to listen

The future •  Board members may be next •  New CEO is anyone's guess •  Vote on Amelio's successor   NEWS.COM Poll

The fallout •  Stock shows empire in decline •  Resellers take wares online •  Mac clone maker's IPO at stake

The history •  Three months of turmoil  timeline •  Amelio, Hancock resign July 12, 1997 •  Apple execs criticize Amelio March 14, 1997 •  The Apple-Next deal December 20, 1996