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Executive Update (July 1) on Amiga.com
« on: July 01, 2002, 09:09:19 PM »
Bill McEwen has posted the latest Executive Update on amiga.com, covering the promotion.

Here is the URL - http://www.amiga.com/corporate/070102-mcewen.shtml

 

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Re: Executive Update (July 1) on Amiga.com
« Reply #1 on: July 01, 2002, 09:17:11 PM »
:-) It's good to see a mailing address for snail-mail orders.  I don't own a credit card, but I'll be able to support the community now...
 

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Re: Executive Update (July 1) on Amiga.com
« Reply #2 on: July 01, 2002, 09:19:00 PM »
O.k. McBill's execup have allways been a good laugh, but this one .....

So the voucher is not about pre-selling ?
They don't take your money without delievering (now) ?

-> It's a 50$ t-shirt  :-P
1. Make an announcment.
2. Wait a while.
3. Check if it can actually be done.
4. Wait for someone else to do it.
5. Start working on it while giving out hillarious progress-reports.
6. Deny that you have ever announced it
7. Blame someone else
 

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Re: Executive Update (July 1) on Amiga.com
« Reply #3 on: July 01, 2002, 09:34:24 PM »
Sounds good to me.

I was one of those guys sitting on the fence - as Bill put it.  But now I want my $50 t-shirt more than anything ( ;-)  kronos.)

What a honest and optimistic update from Amiga Inc.  Don't tear it apart too much now lads!

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Re: Executive Update (July 1) on Amiga.com
« Reply #4 on: July 01, 2002, 09:38:12 PM »
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So the voucher is not about pre-selling ?
They don't take your money without delievering (now) ?


Oh, Come on give the guys a break, They have realised they made a hash of things and are now trying to make amends. Did you read the full Exec update?

And I quote from Bill`s update...

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"How many Amiga customers can we look forward to, as a base for a return on our investment in the market?" "We are not interested in spending money developing software, only to sell a few hundred copies."


In view of this, I think asking us, the users to contribute up front, is not unreasonable, after all if no one else takes up the offer 301 users is next to useless.  It`s simple really, if we want to make the Amiga a viable platform once more we have to put our money where our mouths are and cough up in advance.

Besides you get a nice, overpriced granted,  t-Shirt and inside news info for a year. Not bad.

It`s no longer a coupon, it`s more like a fna club, which is what we are, fans of the Amiga computer.

Time to stop winging, lets start supporting financialy

For what it`s worth, I shall be using my local dealer ASAP.

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Re: Executive Update (July 1) on Amiga.com
« Reply #5 on: July 01, 2002, 09:41:38 PM »
I am one of those market-killing guys who won't buy an A1 until I've read a review :-)
So as soon as one of you get your board and AmigaOS4, write a mini-review and post it here, allright? :-)
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Re: Executive Update (July 1) on Amiga.com
« Reply #6 on: July 01, 2002, 09:42:24 PM »
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O.k. McBill's execup have allways been a good laugh, but this one .....


Pissing in our Cherios again Kronos?  :-P
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Re: Executive Update (July 1) on Amiga.com
« Reply #7 on: July 01, 2002, 09:44:13 PM »
@MikeyC

1. Get another avartar NOW ! :-o  It's just to confusing  :-x

2. I do consider myself an Amiga-fan, but definitly not an AmigaInc-fan.

3. What are they developing that is so closely related to OS4/A1 that
they need an upfront information on sales for 2 products made
by 2 different 3rd-party companies ?
1. Make an announcment.
2. Wait a while.
3. Check if it can actually be done.
4. Wait for someone else to do it.
5. Start working on it while giving out hillarious progress-reports.
6. Deny that you have ever announced it
7. Blame someone else
 

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Re: Executive Update (July 1) on Amiga.com
« Reply #8 on: July 01, 2002, 09:44:30 PM »
At least they clarified some of the mess..... but a Club? How Britney Spears is all of this going to get?

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Re: Executive Update (July 1) on Amiga.com
« Reply #9 on: July 01, 2002, 09:45:43 PM »
Coder^H^H^H Mikey_C (you're right there, Kronos) wrote:
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Oh, Come on give the guys a break, They have realised they made a hash of things and are now trying to make amends. Did you read the full Exec update?

I agree with you, though it's a pity they didn't think this through before announcing the $50 coupon scheme. At least those who sign up are getting something now in return for their cash.
I suppose it's not bad value for a fanzine, T-shirt and the chance to buy a things at a discount.
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Re: Executive Update (July 1) on Amiga.com
« Reply #10 on: July 01, 2002, 09:54:07 PM »
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At least they clarified some of the mess..... but a Club? How Britney Spears is all of this going to get?


What! You get a free Britney Spears with every order too?
- God! This gets better and better. :-)

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Re: Executive Update (July 1) on Amiga.com
« Reply #11 on: July 01, 2002, 09:55:11 PM »
I am still trying to find a decent Avatar. Maybe I put a paper bag over my head tonight and make a photo of that.

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Re: Executive Update (July 1) on Amiga.com
« Reply #12 on: July 01, 2002, 09:59:10 PM »
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I am still trying to find a decent Avatar. Maybe I put a paper bag over my head tonight and make a photo of that.


You are going to use my idea!! COOL! Just make sure to get that *perfect* paper bag! :-)
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Re: Executive Update (July 1) on Amiga.com
« Reply #13 on: July 01, 2002, 10:04:03 PM »
I am afraid I do not have  brown paper bag at home. Any suggestions? How about my mom's shopping bag? :-D

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Re: Executive Update (July 1) on Amiga.com
« Reply #14 on: July 01, 2002, 10:08:19 PM »
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How about my mom's shopping bag?

Why not borrow one of her dress's while you're at it - confess that was the idea at first ;-)
Or maybe it is something I want to do it.. umm.. :-)