This is an archive of CompuServe forum messages from 1985 to 1995, as saved in transcripts by John Foust.
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Two weeks again
Message #183670
Geez, Jim, sorry. I'll try to reform.
I think you're skepticism is warranted.
Sumpsnag sounds good.
Regretfully, I was a bit premature. The signing has been postponed until next Thursday. But that at least seems definite. As definite as everything else has been.
Asha — Not serious computer problems. At home, I screwed up my operating system and had to reinstall it. Stupid, but it finally forced me to get in there and figure out how it works. At work, I got a new Pentium machine which is fun, though I haven't tried…
Asha — Sorry if I seem to have abandoned you. I didn't know you guys were getting together over the holidays. I was on the road. I haven't heard a peep either. I checked with Alex right before the holidays and he said he didn't expect anything until after the…
Sounds like a pretty reckless bid to me. What will you do it you win? Demand another auction?
Steve — I spoke with Alex after you did. He seems to think he is the lead contender at this point, that his bid is potentially higher, providing the liquidator can deliver what is promised. According to Alex, the C=UK bid is structured in a simpler way, bascially buying the…
#So Now There are Four
Message #179446
So Franklyn Wilson, the liquidator, tells me today there are now four companies in the running for the remains of Commodore. He said the activity had intensified in the last week. The creditors discussed it on Tuesday, and seem to have given their assent to Wilson reaching a final agreement…
Trent — Well, your dealer seems to know something no one else in the universe knows. — Dan
Adam — Yes, I think they are both right as has been said here. Both have submitted proposals and checks. I talked with Pleasance today and he was hoping for a decision by the end of the day, but I was able to get nothing from the liquidator or Alex.…
Jim — I think as someone else mentioned, I don't think that can affect things — it is just a notice for anyone who would have a claim on the proceeds from the sale to make it known. — Dan
Steve — Well, I'm back from vacation and must say am quite disappointed that I haven't missed a thing. I thought there was a good possibility that this would be wrapped up in time for Christmas. As others have, I talked with Alex Amor today. I must say he seemed…
#Stets on vacation
Message #177554
Hi everyone, I'm on vacation until Dec. 19. I have no news, unfortunately. I called Alex Amor in the past week, but he never returned my call. Talk to you after I come back to work and hopefully have some to say. — Dan
#Dan Stets not in Forum
Message #174490
I will be away Sunday night and not able to participate in the forum. — Dan
Tim — It did remain a separate company, a seperately incorporated subsidiary, and it holds many of Commodore's patents. A tricky thing for the liquidators. — Dan
I'm not so sure we are just talking about two parties at this point. Escom may be in there somewhere. — Dan
No, I was referring to the flatlands of Philadelphia. Though it is beginning to look like we may have to wait for the first snowfall in the Bahamas. — Dan
CEI and C=UK each want control of the company. Each thinks it would do a better job in advancing the technology and running the business. — Dan
Steve — The auction is part of the compromise being worked out with the American creditors, as best I understand things. They want to be absolutely convinced they are getting the highest price. It is part of U.S. bankruptcy law, but not U.k. or Bahamian law, which are similar. He…
#Commodore Sale
Message #167846
Here is an update on the Commodore situation: The liquidator is near a definitive agreement with C=Uk on the purchase of the remains of Commodore. The liquidator had hoped to have it all wrapped up by today, Friday, but there are some details still remaining. The details are being left…
Dale — Well, the current winner ain't CEI, unless something extraordinary has happened in the last 24 hours. There could be something odd afoot. Keep in touch if you hear anything substantive. You can call me at 215-854-2466. — Dan
Joachim — Thanks very much. — Dan
Steve — I hadn't heard the ESCOM angle. I don't know how many stores they have precisely, but I do know they are big and growing rapidly. I lived near one of their shops during my 3 1/2 years in Berlin. I traveled a lot and did all my work…
Yes, well, I might be tempted to bet on Cedras leaving. — Dan
Fred — I've been a bit remiss. I promised to keep you up-to-date on the liquidator. Alex Amor of CEI met Monday with the liquidator in the Bahamas. He said he came away more confident about CEI's chances. The liquidator told him what it would take to get the company…
Sean — Ahh, very nice SciFi touch. — Dan
Richard — thanks for your note. — Dan
Fred — Sorry to say I have not gotten anything substantive from the liquidator yet. A book would be a good idea. I think there are already a couple of people out there working on it, but that doesn't mean there isn't room for a real good one. I'll do…
Steve — How well does it work. My colleague has dozens of taped interviews. Instead of transcribing them, he would like to find a software program that would do it for him. It might be adequate even if it only functions crudely. That would allow him to scan the text…
#CEI Update
Message #163785
I spoke with Alex Amor of CEI today. He remains "90 to 95" percent confident that his proposal for Commodore will be successful. He said he has met in New York with the liquidator and that his lawyer continues to be in contact with the liquidator on a daily basis.…
You're undoubtedly right. But is that demand itself significant enough to show that the technology has a future, if someone is willing to invest the bucks to get it up and running again. As you probably know, Scala hopes to migrate to a PC platform by next year. — Dan
Michael — Where are you? Can you give me your phone number? I want to ask a simple question or two? Thanks for the story. It really helps. — Dan
Wayne — Where are you and what do you do? Can I have your phone number?
Steve — I think your theory is right, but they have kept on buying them. A dealer from Florida told me that Video Toaster and Scala were creating all the demand. — Dan
#Demand for Amigas
Message #160742
Greetings to All, I am working on an article about the demand for Amigas. Seems like they are selling for a premium and are hard to get. Any anecdotal information would be very much appreciated. Any theories about what happened to the Amiga inventory? One dealer told me today Commodore…
Gee, just a note. In my discussions with Pleasance, he's indicated to me he isn't on-line anywhere. Not such a problem I suppose to get around for purposes of a conference. Maybe you guys could bring him a bit forward in the world.
Martin — If you are able to set up an on-line conference, please let me know when. — Dan
No, they had to get court approval to terminate the lease. That was obtained Aug. 9. They pay a lesser amount, $60,000 a month, until they clear the building. — Dan
Dale — Yes, you're right. I wrote a story for tomorrow's paper. An old Ibm, an old Vax, old furniture, a floor scrubber. They don't expect to raise more than $250,000. What they are really trying to do is empty the building so they can terminate the lease, whichis costing…
Call 617-938-7400 and they'll send you a fax of what is available. Not much, unless you are in desperate need of an IBM AS400 with 16 MB of main memory. — Dan
Too bad you're back in Paris? You jest. I was there this time last year. Thanks for your note. Doing a little Commodore update for our paper tomorrow. — Dan
Paul — Thanks much. I'll follow up on that. — Dan
#C=UK
Message #159899
A couple of more things which may be of general interest to Commodore afficandos, but which I don't think I could build a story around for a general readership. Pleasance of C=UK says he is willing and eager to work with CEI as a U.S. distributor should C=UK win the…
#Philadelphia Inquirer
Message #159815
Greetings. I talked with David Pleasance today, looking for another story. He told me there is nothing new. He has not yet submitted a final proposal for Commodore. Revisions along the way. He says rumors of the liquidators making a decision today and then passing it on to the Bahamian…
John — My last assignment included covering the war in Bosnia. I've seen enough entrails to last a lifetime. Besides, I'm not sure Ali's would reveal very much. Do you know him? — Dan
Whom do you have in mind?
Are you a former employee of Ali's?
Sorry, must confess I don't know precisely. — Dan
Mal, Thanks for your response. Based on your earlier posting, I called C-Uk today and talked with David Pleasance. He said he was optimistic, but it was far from a done deal. He said he was feeling better because they now have all the financing lined up. When I met…
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