Passing of CUSA Founder Barry Altman

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@thread

this thread is to discuss the passing of CUSA founder barry altman in december 2012.  this came as a bit of a surprise to us earlier today.  this is my first post on the subject in a related thread:    @Darrin
the latest theory at the CUSA forums seems to be that barry died back in december. yikes.
please keep your discussion respectful at all times. strict moderation will be imposed in this thread if necessary.

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Well as much as I locked horns with him in the past, I'd hate that to be true.

I often wondered whether he was trying to leave Commodore USA behind as his legacy.  I have to think that Dammy or Big Ben would have mentioned this if it had happened.

dammy wouldn't be in the loop and ben would probably be trying to put company assets in his name. i should also point out that there is only one barry altman in ft. lauderdale according to the phonebook. i still hope it isn't true.

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@spirantho @Blizz1220

thread detached from earlier discussion and moved to general amiga forum.

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@TMHG

i understand your concern, but for the moment, i think it would be reasonable to allow folks to offer their condolences, or discuss what the future of CUSA might be now that barry has left us, etc. so far no one has objected besides yourself, but, if things get out of hand, i won't hesitate to moderate the thread.

@everyone else

guys: let's remember the subject here. i know some members have a history with one another, but surely this isn't the thread for it. if you feel someone is trolling or getting personal, the best thing is not to feed into it. you can always PM me or one of the mods, and we'd be happy to take up the issue. thanks!

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Well, if Barry really has passed on, things could get worse.
What if the Amiga trademark reverts to Bill?

i guess it depends on if CUSA continues as a going concern. i don't know how ownership for CUSA was set up, but assuming it was wholly owned by barry, and his estate wished to continue operating the business, then i assume everything remains status quo.

on the other hand if this means CUSA is to close in the near term, then presumably the agreement would have the trademark(s) return to amiga, inc., upon dissolution of CUSA. it really depends on whether CUSA stays open and what is in the license agreement between the parties. i guess no one can answer that except the family and/or leo.

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