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So is ours! Sincerely, John Chang Technical/Sales Support Scala, Inc.
Believe me, being part of the Scala Technical Support Team, I get numerous questions from curious customers if we are going to make a PC version of our Scala MultiMedia software. The truth is, we are. However, it will be very different in how the graphics, animation and audio playback…
Actually Mike, Commodore made the mistake in trying to make CDTV the "everything" machine. Part personal computer, part CD player, part game machine. The consumer got confused. Now that Commodore is marketing it as a "game machine only" it will find a niche in the market by representing it as…
You are correct in that multimedia and DTV was well represented at Comdex, but as you have just said it was mostly PC/Windows based. Rather hostile country for Amigans. Certainly Scala will be at Comdex once we have our PC product in hand. I wonder what kind of reception we…
Scala's New Address
Message #122456
We've moved to our new home! Please note our new address and telephone number: Scala, Inc. 2323 Horse Pen Rd. Herndon, VA 22071 Tel: (703) 713-0900 Fax: (703) 713-1960
MM300 FYI
Message #122455
Scala FYI Upgrading to Scala MultiMedia MM300 For information on the new Scala MultiMedia MM300, please see message titled "Scala MM300 Factsheet" for more information in this forum. For all registered owners, Scala, Inc. will be sending you an upgrade notification flyer in the next two weeks. For those of…
As much as I like COMDEX, it is a computer show dominated by PCs. Even Macs are in the very minority. NewTek may have been smart in avoiding it this time since COMDEX is not exactly the best place desktop video and multimedia applications. For us, the biggest show is…
Thank you Craig! We will soon have our own RS-422 solution available. It is a Zorro card with four RS-422 ports and two GPI triggers. It will be used in conjunction with a new EX module for our InfoChannel software. We will also be releasing a new editing software package…
We welcome the competition! However, once everybody gets a look at the new Scala MultiMedia MM300 and upcoming InfoChannel IC500. They may have to go back the the drawing board again! Seriously, I'm glad that there are alternative presentation and multimedia programs available. It makes the Amiga platform that much…
A distinct possibility. Still, I really think that most of the stockholders new what the scoop was. Sincerely, John Chang Technical/Sales Support Scala, Inc.
I really don't think it is a takeover, although the possibility still exists. I'm quiet sure that the major stockholders in CBM new what the losses were and there must be an element of faith and/or unfallible plan to reverse the company performance. I was talking to Matt Drabick today…
We just got a copy of the article. Hmm, with the stock closing higher after such news, you have to think that most of the stockholders new about the loss all along. I agree that if was an operational loss, there would be a real problem. I still worry about…
Actually, CBM is at Comdex, just not their booth. I know several CBM Executives up there doing some business. More than likely finding distribution channels for the CD-32 product. Sincerely, John Chang Observing Amiganoid Scala, Inc.
Either they don't know about it, don't care about it, don't find it significant enough to worry about it… or they are just plain dumb! Sincerely, John Chang Observing Amiganoid Scala, Inc.
We are planning on EX module support for the OpalVision and Toaster 3.0/4000. Unfortunately, there are some pressing projects that need to be finished first before we can continue development of these EX modules. Projected time thus far has been pushed back again and again. I'd rather not say when…
Thanks for the tip my friend! Sincerely, John Chang Technical/Sales Support Scala, Inc.
That is correct. The Rebate price to upgrade from MM200 to MM300 is $129.00 when you return the Red Scala Key (dongle). The release date is November 15, with deliverables in the first or second week of December. If you are a registered owner, you will be receiving a flyer…
#Scala MM300 Upgrade FYI
Message #121582
Scala FYI Upgrading to Scala MultiMedia MM300 For information on the new Scala MultiMedia MM300, please see message titled "Scala MM300 Factsheet" for more information in this forum. For all registered owners, Scala, Inc. will be sending you an upgrade notification flyer in the next two weeks. For those of…
Small world! I'm glad you like the program. Hope the init codes worked. BTW, you saw the superset to Scala MultiMedia, which is called InfoChannel. Like MM300, we are also adding additional functionality to our InfoChannel program. The next version is InfoChannel IC500. I'll upload the factsheet on that once…
Wait till you try out the program! Warmest Regards, John Chang Technical/Sales Support Scala, Inc.
Here's to still wishing! Warmest Regards, Observing Amiganoid Scala, Inc.
Scala MM300 Factsheet
Message #121285
The best multimedia authoring software for the Amiga just got better! Introducing the next generation multimedia presentation software: SCALA MULTIMEDIA MM300 Check out these new features: Drawing Tools – Create and manipulate lines, rectangles and circles! Each drawing can be moved and resized. Add different attributes like color, wipe, outline,…
Ameritech News Release
Message #121283
NEWS RELEASE Ameritech 30 South Wacker Drive Suite 3400 Chicago, IL 60606 Media contacts: Geoff Potter, Ameritech, (312) 220-2383 Linda Barker, Scala, (303) 628-5442 November 8, 1993 AMERITECH AND SCALA FORM MULITMEDIA ALLIANCE Ameritech now will help its Midwest customers create proprietary information delivery networks of multimedia presentations combining, text,…
I though NewTek was already working on a full non-linear digital Toaster? ;-}
Thanks for the info! Tell Mike S. to give me a call sometime! Warmest Regards, John Chang Technical/Sales Support Scala, Inc.
Lots of talk my friend. No deliverables yet. We'll probably have some interesting new toys by COMDEX.
>Thank you for the complient. I'm afraid Scala's pockets are not that >deep! ;-} *YET!* Warmest Regards, John Chang Aspiring Corporate Takeover Artist Scala, Inc.
Kodak? Great film and document company. Not quiet sure how their corporate structure sees the applications of multimedia. After all, their Photo-CD technology was targeted at regular consumers. By any measure, that market has flopped. However, in multimedia circles, communications and DTP, it is a Godsend!
Amen to that brother! As we all know, the Amiga technology is proven, has high performance and one of the better operating systems on the PC market. Somehow, I am reminded of the film "Tucker" in this situation.
Thanks for the updates Clint! We have talked to several other Amiga manufacturers. They are intrigued, however, they too are speculating on why the stock is so active. Keep the observations coming!
Hmm, thank you for the different viewpoint. Since that broadens the possibilities of who would be interested in a company, which according to official communications, isn't for sale, who would be interested?
Thank you for the complient. I'm afraid Scala's pockets are not that deep! ;-}
I guess we'll have to see what plays out on Wall Street in the next couple of days. If it continues to go up 25% each day, someone is going to get on top.
Almost took you seriously there! ;-}
Mark Manes mentioned that Nintendo was sniffing around. I think that is entirely possible. Sega is doing well in Europe and of course, the US. HP? Motorola? Arrgh, M-I-C-R-O-S-O-F-T!!!
Dean! I want my DKB 4091!!! ;-} Warmest Regards, John Chang Technical/Sales Support Scala, Inc.
GVP 4008 SCSI Controller
Message #67721
What is the difference between the GVP 4008+ and the other GVP controller cards? Is the 4008 significantly faster than the other GVP cards? What is the suggested retail? Thanks in advance. Sincerely, John Chang Technical/Sales Support Scala, Inc.
Curacao! Nice to know that I can meet friends where ever I decide to go visit in the world! Be on the lookout for the factsheet in the next couple of days. I'm still waiting for Marketing and Communications to finish the press releases. Come on guys! Warmest Regards, John…
Go Dale! You Indiana Jones of the NYSE! (Enter John Williams fanfare…) ;-}
OK, guys we are just speculating… anyone wants to put together the pieces and come up with a plausable list of clients who would be interested in C=?
The rumors are running rampant! Not since Sony started sniffing around has things got interesting! Is Sony back? We'll just have to wait and see!
Could be speculation. Watch the stock, if it continues to go up at a steady rate, something is happening! John Chang Observing Amiganoid Scala, Inc.
Have you seen Commodore's stock price today? Closed up $1.00+ today. If the trend continues, someone is coming to dinner! John Chang Observing Amiganoid
You are absolutely right. Forgot about the many heads of Commodore. Sincerely, John Chang Technical/Sales Support Scala, Inc.
The West Chester US Headquarters is still in operation. Of course, with the so called "rightsizing", the occupancy of the HQ is quiet small. There some new tenants that are moving in, including SMG (Service Management Group) the company responsible for the Commodore Gold Service program. They continue to do…
That's excellent news! As I have mentioned before, the multimedia and desktop video market is very hot right now, being the fastest growing fields in the microcomputer industry. Although there is a great variety of peripherals and software in the PC and Mac market, none come close the price/performance of…
The article you are reading is about the Oceanic Naval Air Station and their use of InfoChannel to inform the squadrons of current weather conditions. All they had before simple CG displays. Not very sophisticated or interesting. We did have some problems during the installation. It seems that the Naval…
Sounds like Manta is having some problems. I'm not surprised, many of the Amiga based dealers are really having a tough time this year. I hope things will go well this Xmas. The Amiga market here in the U.S. will have to diversify in order to survive. By that I…
Hello Derrick! You should call me more often! There are plans for a PC product, but I wouldn't hold my breath for it to come out in the next few weeks. Even with the problems at Commodore, there are some very reputable firms that could help you out. For example,…
If you want to upgrade your A2000 to AmigaDOS 2.1, you will have to do the following: Replace the ROMs on your A2620 Board, Replace your A2090 to an A2091 or any High-Quality SCSI Controller Card… The GVP 4008+ springs to mind, replace the old 1.3 ROM with the 2.05…
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