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#GVP

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#195658From: Jeff WalkerMay 4, 1995 3:36 AM
I am now able to confirm that Power Computing Ltd (voice +44 1234 273000, fax +44 1234 352207) is the company which bought GVP's assets. I know that Power was looking for other investors to share the risk with them. I don't know yet what other companies are involved, if any. Bossman Tony Ianiri says Power will put out a press release shortly. Jeff Walker.
#195682From: John ChangMay 4, 1995 10:18 AM
Jeff, So its Power Computing. Interesting. I suppose they are now working with ESCOM on marketing plans. They have a lot of hard work ahead of them. Time to roll up our sleeves gang and do it all over again! ;-} Long live the Amiga! Regards, John Chang
#195685From: Jeff WalkerMay 4, 1995 10:40 AM
I know Power has talked to Escom but as for "working with", I doubt it. Not yet, at least. There is indeed a lot of hard work to do (and a deal more money yet to spend) and Power can't see it (GVP, that is) all coming together properly until the end of the year. But I think you and everyone else will understand the fresh commitment Power Computing has made to the Amiga market. It was a risk the company did not need to take. I may be a romantic fool but I sincerely believe that if we all do roll up our sleeves we really can do it all over again, provided Escom makes the right (or right-ish) decisions early enough. All the current signs are good, but it will be actions, not words, that will count. I believe there will be some very interesting (and IMO very good) news breaking early next week concerning C=UK's future involvement with the Amiga. Jeff Walker.
#195790From: Gabe J. FederMay 5, 1995 8:47 AM
>> I believe there will be some very interesting … news breaking early next week…" On what do you base this rumor? –Gabe
#195890From: Jeff WalkerMay 6, 1995 6:49 AM
On the basis that David Pleasance and Colin Proudfoot are having a second (and final) meeting with Escom this weekend, the result of which we will know on Tuesday. Probably. If DP&CP don't do a deal with Escom at this meeting, C=UK will liquidate. Jeff Walker.
#195913From: Dan RoeslerMay 6, 1995 11:17 AM
I noticed the title of this string was something about a GVP buy-out. I must've missed the first few messages. Was there a buy-out, or is there one in the making for GVP?
#195934From: Steve AhlstromMay 6, 1995 3:56 PM
The title says it all — Power Computing buys GVP -sja
#195972From: Dan RoeslerMay 6, 1995 7:46 PM
Ok…so what does that mean for the future of GVP products????
#195978From: Steve AhlstromMay 6, 1995 8:47 PM
Who knows? Ask Power Computing.
#195998From: Dan RoeslerMay 6, 1995 11:03 PM
Ok…and how do I go about doing that, Steve?
#196000From: Steve AhlstromMay 6, 1995 11:14 PM
There phone number was left in a message by Jeff Walker — the message has the same subject title — look it up.
#196035From: David CouchMay 7, 1995 8:25 AM
U can contact Power at; Power Computing 44 a/b Stanley St Bedford MK41 7RW ENGLAND l8rs Dave [C [C
#195874From: John GagerMay 6, 1995 1:46 AM
"I believe there will be some very interesting (and IMO very good) news breaking early next week concerning C=UK's future involvement with the Amiga." I hope so, I think we can all use a bit of good news for a change <g>. // John (Warp 4040 & Emplant Quadra 840) \X/ Mercury@ins.infonet.net
#195892From: Jeff WalkerMay 6, 1995 6:49 AM
Cross fingers. Jeff Walker.
#195994From: Herman GreensteinMay 6, 1995 10:02 PM
>Cross fingers. …and anything and everything else you can and pray like the devil.
#196051From: Eulogio (DJ) GarciaMay 7, 1995 11:12 AM
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#196186From: John ChangMay 8, 1995 1:41 PM
DJ, >Maybe you can post a Virtual Soloflex … Now that's a great idea! OK, time to change the address lines. Now pen up, pen down, pen up, pen down… Regards, John Chang