H. Ross Perot, founder of the Electronic Data Systems Corporation, is investing $20 million for a 16 percent stake and a director's position in Next Inc., according to an article in the Feb. 9 issue of Business Week. Steve Jobs, a co-founder of Apple Computer Inc., formed Next in 1985 to produce a powerful computer work station for educational use.

H. Ross Perot, founder of the Electronic Data Systems Corporation, is investing $20 million for a 16 percent stake and a director's position in Next Inc., according to an article in the Feb. 9 issue of Business Week. Steve Jobs, a co-founder of Apple Computer Inc., formed Next in 1985 to produce a powerful computer work station for educational use.