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# 3ds or Animator??

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#31442From: Andy AbercrombieJan 10, 1993 1:14 AM
Hi, I first complainend to the dealer he said it wasn't his problem call the manufacturer I really don't know what went on between them but some time latter the dealer took me to court. The actual terms I forget what they call it but it's like slander. He proved that I was the reason that Borland would't supply him with products anymore. That I ruened his good name. Darn right I did!! What it came down to at this point was to bring in Borland to show it was Borland that caused him his troubles not me. My layer explaind to me they didn't want to get envolved, I could make them get involved but it was going to take money I didn't have and if I lost I would lose that money too. So basicly I pled guilty and paid the fine. I'm leaving a lot out as not to get myself in trouble again. This dealer is very rich and it's my opion that's why Borland didn't want anything to do with it because he could out spend Borland. And that's about what I learned is that you can't fight money in court!! I only contineued to buy products from him through a friend because he sells things I couldn't get anywhere else and my friends where not having a problem like this. Like I've said already this happend a coulple of times before, the first time the manufacturer just fixed me up, when I got tired of it that's when I got in trouble. I'm not going to court again, if Autodesk want's to fight him that's fine but I don't want envolved with him. My lawyer doesn't want anything to do with it ether I found out today, and he would only advise me not to do what I'm doing right now. I've decided just to report the dealer to Autodesk and upgrade latter. I really need to let this thread scroll off and get lost. I have a fealing I maybe getting myself back in trouble so I hope I've explaind what you wanted to know because I'm not going to talk about it anymore. I'm not [>> Continued in next msg]
#31443From: Andy AbercrombieJan 10, 1993 1:14 AM
[>> Continued from previous msg] being rude I just think this thread needs to be long gone before I do anything. Andy
#31472From: MARTIN G FOSTERJan 10, 1993 4:53 PM
Andy, What a horror story! It's certainly sad times when ordinary people can't get small matters resolved without getting dragged into an expensive court battle. I understand your dilemma but it's very sad that things like this would make one afraid of pursuing one's rights. I had a legal battle with a large software company over employee benefits and they simply out-spent me, and although I felt I was right I just couldn't afford to pursue the matter. Fortunately, I got out without losing much money by just agreeing to drop the matter without ever re-pursuing it. A very unpleasant experience, but it won't stop me from demanding my rights – at least until it goes to court <g>.
#31478From: Heinz SchullerJan 10, 1993 5:21 PM
Man, I gotta tell ya, that's an amazing story, truly the "dealer from hell". I honestly can't believe that something like that could actually happen, and find it even more insane that the dealer could actually prove you slandered him with Borland. It all sounds like some sick software-twilight-zone episode. -Heinz.