This is an archive of CompuServe forum messages from 1985 to 1995, as saved in transcripts by John Foust.
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Commodore stock is down because the company issued a press release stating that they were expecting a loss for the June quarter. This loss, if you read into the release a bit, ought to be no more than 30 cents a share or so. The official statement was that for…
#New marketing V.P.
Message #57612
According to a July 14 press release, Harold Copperman, President of Commodore's U.S. Subsidiary, Commodore Business Machines, announced that C. Lloyd Mahaffey has been named V.P. Marketing. Copperman said he chose Mahaffey to spearhead the company's more AGGRESSIVE marketing in the U.S. Mahaffey was instrumental in Apple's efforts in two…
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#CBM Red Ink
Message #56910
You may be smiling soon…if what was in the editorial section of Info magazine is true. According to info, in their rumours section… , and with all the proper disclaimers attached….it says that Hewlett Packard has discussed Commodore as an acquisition target. The name has come up several times, and…
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#CBM Red Ink
Message #56883
Commodore, in my opinion, has a broad range of opportunities, and doesnt NEED technology advances as much as it needs respectability and better marketing distribution and support. What you mention is necessary but wont mean squat unless marketing improves. Why is the Amiga selling overseas now? They have marketing and…
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#CBM Red Ink
Message #56882
Ethan… No one really knew the dollar WOULD drop. If everyone KNEW that the dollar would drop, it wouldnt have risen in the first place. I work on wall street, and everyone I knew thought the dollar would go through the roof. Commodore deals in a dozen or more currencies.…
#CBM Red Ink
Message #56727
Sales were up 5% in the March quarter in DOLLAR terms, after currency translation and adjustments. If the dollar had stayed flat with the previous year, sales would have been up probably around 10-15%. The higher the dollar, the same number of marks is worth less.
Commodores announcement was unexpected. But my opinion is that things should be back on track soon. The dollar did rise strongly, and affected sales in DOLLAR terms, but the german mark is back down now, to around 186 from its high of 210. The reason the dollar had been so…
New Dealer Chain 4 Amy
Message #48678
According to a Commodore press release, Commodore signed up Midwest Communications as a new Amiga and PC clone dealer. According to the release, Midwest Communications is one of the nations largest distributors of video, audio, and transmission systems, to the television and professional video production markets. Midwest has offices in…
Ray, Peter Lynch heads up the Fidelity Magellan fund. He really has nothing to do with any of the others. Fidelity International has a large block of Commodore, so basically we can already tell that he himself was not responsible for the full 7.3% position. Perhaps the "screwy" advertising and…
FMR does not do takeovers, and in order to do a takeover, that assumes someone is interested in doing a takeover. Neither Apple nor COMPAQ have been taken over, nor were they taken over when they were much smaller and much more vulnerable. I dont think that the PC industry,…
There are different fidelity funds, probably about 10 or more, each managed by different people. The 7.3% stake is most probably a result of different portfolio managers reaching the same opinion. Id say anyone who buys 2+ million shares of a given stock CERTAINLY singled it out.
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Commodore Stock
Message #47747
Well, the figures released show that Fidelity only bought about 700,000 shares in the past few months. It had a position in the stock before the end of 1988.
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#WPCorp Backs Off
Message #47623
Just for everyone's info: Computer Reseller News (may 8, page 4) claims that Wordperfect sold 6 (six) copies of its OS/2 version during the products first month selling.
Commodore Stock
Message #47583
FMR Corp., disclosed late yesterday that they had purchased 7.38% of Commodore International stock. The disclosure is a requiremnt of law. FMR manages a number of mutual funds, the Fidelity group of funds, and the purchases were made for the funds, and for investment purposes. Fidelity is a highly visible,…
Commodore March qtr EPS
Message #46296
Commdore reported on Monday (5/1) earnings of 38 cents vs 28 cents last year. Sales in US dollar terms were up to 210 million from last years same quarter 200.3 million. Gross margins expanded, representing a more favorable product mix. However, unfavorable currency adjustment masked the true increase in unit…
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New CEO
Message #45610
Gabe….as to your "hello" to Copperman, feel free to use my name. As to the education controversy…. My opinion is this: The education market is very important for a company that wants to increase or maintain share in the home market. The exposure kids get to whatever pc theyre using…
#Commodore, new prez!
Message #45263
Commodore Intl, today, announced that they had named Harold Copperman, as chief operating officer of the US subsidiary. Max Toy has "resigned to persue other interests." Copperman was formerly VP and general manager of Apple Computers eastern (US I believe) operations, and his responsibilities included: marketing, support, and distribution for…
wall st journal article
Message #44370
According to an article in the International edition of the Wall street journal (US edition had a 3 paragraph article) on 4/18/89 Irving Gould said that commodore is considering either building a factory in germany, or upgrading its existing facility there. He went on to say, the company will be…
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#PRESS RELEASE, HANNOVER
Message #38194
According to commodores full press briefing kit, in Hannover, the Videobox is a PAL system. The press briefing states … "Videobox is the first system to include digitizing and genlocking in one unite. A fed-in video signal and an available computer image can be merged so the computer image will…
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Amiga vs. ST sales
Message #38193
I think I can answer the numbers question almost definitively… Irving Gould, in Hannover on March 8th, in a speech stated… "You will soon, perhaps in a few weeks, hear of… the announcement that we have sold our one millionth Amiga computer." This is a direct quote taken from the…
PART 3, HANNOVER…
Message #38029
Commodore also previewed a High Resolution Color Graphics Card for the Amiga 2000 family of computers. The card offers programmable resolutions of up to 1024 X 1024 pixels in 256 colors (from a palette of 16 million) and provides Direct Memory Access (DMA) capabilities for high speed data transfer and…
COMMODORE PREVIEWS…
Message #38028
The Amiga 2000HD Desk Top Publishing Package is a comparatively inexpensive color desktop publishing solution for business users. It features an Amiga 2000HD with 3 MB RAM; 40 MB hard disk; high- resolution color monitor adaptor; Sharp color scanner with interface card and software; Professional Page and Professional Draw software;…
#PRESS RELEASE, HANNOVER
Message #38027
———————————————————————- * COMMODORE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED * ——————————————————————— COMMODORE ANNOUNCES NEW AMIGA & MS-DOS PC PRODUCTS WEST CHESTER, PA., Wednesday, March 8, 1989 — Commodore International Limited (NYSE:CBU) announced at the CeBIT 1989 computer show in Hanover, Germany today that its European subsidiaries will begin marketing new professional, business and consumer…
sales were up 24 percent, to 349 million. Net income was up 74% to 38.2 million. The only breakdowns available: Increase in sales in Amiga, pc, and 64/128 business. Europe 70% of sales. Several european markets and asia was up 50%. Sales increased moderately in north america. No other breakdowns…
commodore earnings
Message #32926
Commodore announced sales and earnings today, 1.20 per share vs 69 cents last year, on a sales increase of 24 percent. This is an exceedingly good number, and the stock promply shot up, closing at 16 7/8 on 1.125 million share, one of the best movers of the day on…
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#Ami at Software Etc.
Message #22987
Commodore, at its annual meeting today, confirmed that Software ETC, a subsidiary of B Dalton would carry the Amiga 500. They also mentioned that Waldenbooks software, and electronic boutique would carry the Amiga, for a total of slightly less than 400 stores. This would represent an increase of about 33%…
I too was at the Commodore lunch in new york yesterday…wish i knew you were there. Anyway…a few other tidbits I picked up… the A500 will not go mass market in the forseeable future. I talked to henry rubin about the A3000 too…when I suggested that rumors around indicated a…
amiga earnings report
Message #5145
Commodore International reported earnings…. 38 cents a share vs 6 cents last year, or 12.2 million. Sales were up 13% this quarter. For the year commodore reported 1.51 in earnings or over twice last years .71 cents. Irving Gould, chairman, quoted as saying that the increased profitability was due to…
commodore earnings
Message #121896
commodore reported sales and earnings for the quarter ended march 31, 1988. earnings were 9 million, or 28 cents a share, plus 2 cents in extraordinary gains, for a total of 30 cents. Sales were up over 18 percent year to year, also the best gains in a few years.…
commodore earnings
Message #121896
commodore reported sales and earnings for the quarter ended march 31, 1988. earnings were 9 million, or 28 cents a share, plus 2 cents in extraordinary gains, for a total of 30 cents. Sales were up over 18 percent year to year, also the best gains in a few years.…
#new chipset
Message #115371
John….although I havent heard that rumour, evidently SOME new chipset was announced at the Hannover Fair in Germany last week. Im still trying to get all the details….for now, no luck. Gimme a call….. regards, dave lipshutz
#new chipset
Message #115371
John….although I havent heard that rumour, evidently SOME new chipset was announced at the Hannover Fair in Germany last week. Im still trying to get all the details….for now, no luck. Gimme a call….. regards, dave lipshutz
#new chipset
Message #115371
Use the RM Function to read these messages.
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SOUNDSCAPE
Message #26954
MIMETICS IS SHIPPING. Some of our members got the audio digitizers and midi interface at the NJ fair on saturday.
#26761-
SOUNDSCAPE
Message #26954
MIMETICS IS SHIPPING. Some of our members got the audio digitizers and midi interface at the NJ fair on saturday.
#Amiga VS Atari….
Message #26946
Just thought that you all would want to know, the July 14th issue of computer & software news gave the Amiga a 3% share of the business market for May, 1986. Unfortunately Atari did not appear in the listing. Presumably it was lumped together with all the other computers that…
#Amiga VS Atari….
Message #26946
Just thought that you all would want to know, the July 14th issue of computer & software news gave the Amiga a 3% share of the business market for May, 1986. Unfortunately Atari did not appear in the listing. Presumably it was lumped together with all the other computers that…
#26815-
Mass-Marketing the Amig
Message #26884
Marlene, we were lucky to get this amphitheater. It is ideal, and finally gives us enough room. We are paid up until December. You will have to sacrifice ur bowling night (or whatever it is you do on tuesdays)…Plus the fact that trying to change nights is like trying to…
#26815-
Mass-Marketing the Amig
Message #26884
Marlene, we were lucky to get this amphitheater. It is ideal, and finally gives us enough room. We are paid up until December. You will have to sacrifice ur bowling night (or whatever it is you do on tuesdays)…Plus the fact that trying to change nights is like trying to…
#IFF HELP!!!!!!!!!
Message #26766
I know someone who is interested in doing a print-shop type package that will interface to a high res machine w/ color separator. All he needs is the IFF docs…. 1) Where is the best place to get IFF docs? 2) Who can he talk to re IFF format, either…
#IFF HELP!!!!!!!!!
Message #26766
I know someone who is interested in doing a print-shop type package that will interface to a high res machine w/ color separator. All he needs is the IFF docs…. 1) Where is the best place to get IFF docs? 2) Who can he talk to re IFF format, either…
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FACTS….
Message #26600
don….sidecar came from someone who SHOULD know. I believe it to be true. As for the A-1000 not going mass market, well I am certain that it was a verys strong possibility that was nixed at the last minute.
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FACTS….
Message #26600
don….sidecar came from someone who SHOULD know. I believe it to be true. As for the A-1000 not going mass market, well I am certain that it was a verys strong possibility that was nixed at the last minute.
#FACTS….
Message #26480
Thought you all would be interested to know… 1) the AMIGA 1000 is NOT going mass market. 2) the price will be going up by about $100 3) sidecar has passed through FCC and will be shipping withing about 45 days. 4) Any price breaks on the amiga advertised this…
#FACTS….
Message #26480
Thought you all would be interested to know… 1) the AMIGA 1000 is NOT going mass market. 2) the price will be going up by about $100 3) sidecar has passed through FCC and will be shipping withing about 45 days. 4) Any price breaks on the amiga advertised this…
#AMuse, NY Amiga Users
Message #25484
AMuse, the new york city (and outlying suburbs) amiga user group has a new phone number, and a new meeting schedule and meeting place: The new phone number is : 212-460-8067 (9AM to 9PM) New meeting time: 7:30 PM, first and third TUESDAYS of each month. New meeting place: School…
#AMuse, NY Amiga Users
Message #25484
AMuse, the new york city (and outlying suburbs) amiga user group has a new phone number, and a new meeting schedule and meeting place: The new phone number is : 212-460-8067 (9AM to 9PM) New meeting time: 7:30 PM, first and third TUESDAYS of each month. New meeting place: School…
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COMPUTE-CAPUT
Message #25470
SAM: write to: Robert C Lock COMPUTE 324 West Wendover Ave Suite 200 Greensboro, NC 27408. And give em hell!!!!
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COMPUTE-CAPUT
Message #25470
SAM: write to: Robert C Lock COMPUTE 324 West Wendover Ave Suite 200 Greensboro, NC 27408. And give em hell!!!!
#COMPUTE-CAPUT
Message #25085
The august issue of COMPUTE contained an editorial by Robert Lock that is the worst example of computer journalism in recent memory. EVERYONE and I mean EVERYONE should take the few minutes necessary to register their extreme dissatisfaction with this editorial. Several so called facts were ludicrous, especially the one…
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