How much is it worth for Apple Computer to have a clear right to use the name "Apple" in connection with music-related sales? We may soon know.

According to this story in Variety, the legal dispute between Apple Computer and Apple Corps (the Beatles' company) may soon be settled out of court.

Apple Computer shareholders no doubt hope that the settlement will include exclusive access to the Beatles music library as well as a perpetual right for the computer maker to sell music-related products in future.

Stay tuned...