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#An agenda

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#160500From: MARTIN SKOWRONSKIAug 20, 1994 10:22 AM
Brian, All this discussion about whether the glass is half full (optimism) or half empty (pessimism) is doing the Amiga very little good. For me, the important thing is that there is still some water in the glass (Amiga assets). Now how do we go about preserving and developing those assets to their greatest potential. I would like to see an on-line conference hrer in this forum for just that purpose. I for one am willing to put my money and time into the effort. Regards, Marty "When the eagles are silent the parrots begin to jabber" -Sir Winston Churchill
#160502From: Dan StetsAug 20, 1994 10:59 AM
Martin — If you are able to set up an on-line conference, please let me know when. — Dan
#160526From: Mark D. ManesAug 20, 1994 3:18 PM
Martin, We could and should restart the Sunday night conferences here. It used to be that every Sunday at 9pm EST there was a non-formal online meeting of all of the Amiga forums. It is high time we get this started again. -mark= Otto Pilot Engaged..
#160536From: MARTIN SKOWRONSKIAug 20, 1994 5:41 PM
Great, how do we go about it? Was there a prepared agenda for these conferences? What about inviting someone like David Pleasance to a conference, so that he may explain his vision for the Amiga and what kind of support he would like to see from end-users, software developers etc? Alternatively how about scheduling a conference for the purpose of discussing the formation of a support group for the continnued growth and development of the Amiga Platform? I agree with you, Mark, it is high time that the collective "we", which is the backbone of the Amiga, get started in promoting the platform we love so much! Regards, Marty "When the eagles are silent the parrots begin to jabber" -Sir Winston Churchill
#160544From: Michael MiloffAug 20, 1994 7:05 PM
Martin, Inviting Pleasance is an excellent idea. He should obviously want to come and "speak" with this group. What about the idea of gathering together a number of questions about a week before the conference – much like Jim Plant is doing in the Toaster Forum regarding the Flyer. Somebody would then need to consolidate and logically sequence the questions. Then, I would suggest sending the question to him and have him (his Office) answer all the questions and put that file on line. In the true spirit of interactivity, he may also have some questions he would like to address to this forum and our answers can also be synthesized for his review prior to his completing his responses.. The Forum would then start from a fairly high playing field where some concerns and information already had been exchanged.
#160699From: Steve AhlstromAug 22, 1994 2:10 AM
Just FYI … An invitation to Mr. Pleasance for a formal conference here has been extended. I do not yet know if he will accept. The invitation was extended to him last Thursday, the day before he flew to New York for meetings. Hopefully we'll know sometime this week if he'll accept. While Mr. Pleasance's group is currently the hot news topic there is at least one other serious bidder who, the rumor mill suggests, has at least 10 times more cash in hand than Mr. Pleasance's group. Don't be suprised at new names being mentioned or old ones being brought up again. -sja
#160780From: Michael MiloffAug 22, 1994 9:46 PM
Steve, I hope Pleasance accepts and also, if some other company is successful, that a senior representative also comes on to the Amiga airways. Michael
#160787From: Michael D BrennanAug 22, 1994 10:10 PM
there is at least one other serious bidder who, the rumor mill suggests,has at least 10 times more cash on hand than Mr. Pleasances group. Don't be surprised at new names being mentioned or old ones being brought up again O.K. Steve…You chummed the water with some juicy bait, and hooked me. What do you know? Remember, anything you don't say can and will be held against you in a kangaroo court of flaw! Mike Brennan, Sir Render A/v "Yea, though I walk through the silicon valley of death, I fear no evil, for my faith in the Amiga has given me eternal bytes!"
#160558From: Mark D. ManesAug 20, 1994 9:42 PM
Martin, There is already work going on trying to get him here. No details as of yet. The Sunday Night conference is not a formal affair–rather open discussion about any topic. It is not moderated at all. I'll see you all Sunday night though! -mark= Otto Pilot Engaged..
#160612From: Dan StetsAug 21, 1994 11:24 AM
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.