CompuServe Thread

Forum unknown · Videophile

#Edit Decision List

3 messages in this thread
#42739From: Mike BerroDec 8, 1986 1:03 AM
What I would like to do is send you a version of TCWindow that reads time code, and also send you the schematics. I am trying to develop this into a profit-making product, so I would like assurances that if you do disasm it, you won't use or share the information. The reader software is not as simple as it might sound, especially to read it at variable speed. To my knowledge only one other company has done it in software (Conprehensive Video on the Model 100), and they charge $240. It doesn't even read every frame, as it's not fast enough. I currently charge $190 for the Apple version, which has been on the market for two years (I wish I started this on the Amiga earlier). If you like I could send you some brochures I made up.
#42981From: J. Eric ChardDec 9, 1986 9:07 AM
Mike, that would be great. I hereby promise, in writing, not to use your software in any commercial product without your prior consent. In addition, I promise not to create any public domain or "shareware" software using your code without your prior consent. … (If you need any more legal type statements, that will be fine with me.) .. Yeah, the reason I am on CIS right now is I was laying in bed, and suddenly thought, "How the hell does Berro read at variable speeds in software?" So here I am…. … If you wanted my address, it is PO Box 51165, Wedgewood Station, Seattle, WA 98115-1165. My phone is (206)524-8770. Thanks for the help—I would be interested in anything you can send. (I think I saw your product recently at a SBE show….is it possible?) Good luck on the commercial aspects.
#42981From: J. Eric ChardDec 9, 1986 9:07 AM
Mike, that would be great. I hereby promise, in writing, not to use your software in any commercial product without your prior consent. In addition, I promise not to create any public domain or "shareware" software using your code without your prior consent. … (If you need any more legal type statements, that will be fine with me.) .. Yeah, the reason I am on CIS right now is I was laying in bed, and suddenly thought, "How the hell does Berro read at variable speeds in software?" So here I am…. … If you wanted my address, it is PO Box 51165, Wedgewood Station, Seattle, WA 98115-1165. My phone is (206)524-8770. Thanks for the help—I would be interested in anything you can send. (I think I saw your product recently at a SBE show….is it possible?) Good luck on the commercial aspects.