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#34943From: John LemoineFeb 2, 1992 4:41 PM
Hi Folks Does anybody have the Impulse Phone number ?? I want to order the Imagine 2.0 upgrade, but live in Canada so I can't use the 1-800 #, also the old # listed in the newsletters doesn't seem to work anymore (612-566-0221). I want to order by Phone so I can save a little time, the mail being a bit slow ya know. So much Great Amiga Software, so little Time !! John Lemoine via Whap! 75320,143 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
#35018From: John PendergrassFeb 3, 1992 10:11 PM
Impulse, Inc. 612-566-0221 (according to their Imaigne 1.0 docs, anyway).
#35061From: BRAD HAYESFeb 4, 1992 11:29 PM
They do have an 800 number. But I guess they think people might use it and run up thier bill. I think it is 1 (800) 328-0184 I also have 1(800)843-8934 writen next to my Imagine 2.0 order info in my note book Its an 800 try it you never know who you might get….
#35070From: John PendergrassFeb 5, 1992 1:03 AM
Yeah, I've called their 800 # several times with just 'average' questions (ie. Imagine, FireCracker24, etc), even though it's supposed to be a sales #. They have been very kind each time and helped me anyway. I called the 800# cause all their literature mentions it, but it's a real bit** to find their regular # at times. Have to look through lots of stuff just to find it. Oh well, the 800 is cheaper for me at least 🙂
#35133From: John LemoineFeb 6, 1992 8:59 AM
Thanks for the info on phone #' but U.S. 1-800 #' don't work outside of the U.S.. FLAME ON This a very sore point with me that Impulse publishes the 1-800 and stopped publishing the regular #. They seem to have no concept on International support. I have written them repeatedly about their lousy support. They even sent a PAL version of Imagine to another fellow in Canada recently, which only further illustrates how poor their understanding of the market place is. When 80% of the Amiga market is external to the U.S. Developers should pay attention to the needs of that Market! I have been an Impluse Customer since Silver first came out and have upgraded regularly, but always by my own efforts. The newsletter only comes intermittantly. You would think they would make more effort to get my money. I always have to phone and badger them about the specifics of the upgrade. And now you couldn't even phone because they stoppes publishing the Phone # and expected everybody to use the 1-800. I recently bought a text editor by a company called A__G (fill in the Blanks). It is a fabulous product and comes with 250 page manual and list's all features and what they do and why you might want to use them. Impulse might have a look at a real manual someday. I don't have any Idea how someone could use Imagine to make a living, It takes at the minimum a dozen renderings to get results anywhere near satisfying because the functions are so poorly documented. (this is the Forms Editor, you use to make forms) What!!! Flame OFF I have to go to work and earn a living but I feel better. Dont get me wrong I love Imagine and Impulse, there is nothing available like Imagine or priced like it but boy they P__S me off sometimes. So much Great Amiga Software, so little Time !! John Lemoine via Whap! 75320,143 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
#35174From: Jeff SchweigerFeb 7, 1992 1:30 AM
John – Some US 800#'s do work from Canada. I don't know if Impulse's is one of them or not. In any event, the winter '92 AC's Guide lists the following other numbers for Impulse: Voice: 1-612-566-0221 Fax: 1-612-566-1822 Hope this helps. Jeff Schweiger
#35175From: Jeff SchweigerFeb 7, 1992 1:31 AM
John, Disregard the phone numbers in my previous message. I see that Impulse has posted new phone numbers. Jeff Schweiger
#35030From: Kirk PiephoFeb 4, 1992 8:34 AM
John, Impulse has recently moved to a new address which I don't have. Their new number however is (612) 425-0557. You'd think they'd post it here in the Imagine section but who knows what motivates them. Kirk
#35131From: John LemoineFeb 6, 1992 8:31 AM
Hi Kirk Thankyou for the info re. the Impulse phone number. I have now ordered Imagine 2.0 and will be waiting to jump the mailman for it everyday. keep on Imagining Ha Ha!! So much Great Amiga Software, so little Time !! John Lemoine via Whap! 75320,143 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
#35241From: Kevin UshkoFeb 8, 1992 11:55 AM
Hi John, I'm the guy who got the PAL version of Imagine. I finally got the NTSC version, but haven't had much time to use it. I have had lots of time (bus to work) to read the manual, and I have to give Impulse credit for trying. I think the manual is a good start, but a person still needs to spend a lot of time with the program. I'm also located in Edmonton. Are you a member of AmiCUE? We could maybe get together sometime to discuss Imagine, if I can ever find time between work and family. (I've had my Imagine 2.0 for two weeks now, and all I've really done is re-render some of my old stuff that didn't render properly under 1.1.) Kevin Ushko Edmonton, Alberta
#35386From: John LemoineFeb 10, 1992 8:07 PM
Hi Kevin, Sure I would like to get together sometime, I live near the Coliseum. I used to belong to AmiCue but always missed the meetings, so have given up for now. I don't get the time I would like to to play with Imagine, I have a Wife a 16 month old son and two dogs so I have to share my time with them as well as AMI. I also work in field service for Digital Equipment which keeps me very busy during daylight hours. I do most of my Imagining at night. I would like to talk to you about sharing objects and tips etc. I have been finding a lot of objects thru various network connections Internet/Usenet etc. My Phone # is 471-2763 So much Great Amiga Software, so little Time !! John Lemoine via Whap! 75320,143 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
#35499From: Kevin UshkoFeb 13, 1992 10:33 PM
Wow, it seems we have more in common than using Imagine! I know what you mean about finding the time. I think I went to two AmiCue meetings in the last year. My son is 11 months old, but I don't have the two dogs. I too do all my Imagining at night (mostly after Mark and Margaret have gone to bed). I work for AGT, developing Network Management software on (get this) Digital Equipment computers. I'd be interested in sharing objects too. I've found most of the objects I use on the Studio Amiga BBS in Arlington, Texa; as well as here on CIS and some on Genie. Another fellow I know at work is interested in Imagine, so I was thinking of maybe trying to start a small Imagine SIG here. It could be monthly, or every other month maybe. Would you be interested? Right now I'm really busy until the beginning of March, we have a software release to finish by month end, so I doubt I'll be doing much between now and then except work. I'll keep your phone number and give you a call soon. Kevin Ushko Edmonton, Alberta
#35647From: John LemoineFeb 16, 1992 8:45 PM
Hi again Kevin Yes I would be interested in meeting once in a while re. Imagine stuff. and doing a show and tell (over a few HomeBrews). WOW small world, I worked for AGT for 8.5 years in Altel Data, repairing all the Sperry P.C.'s and IBM telecomm controllers etc.. Do you work in the Toll bldg. or the Tower? I left AGT, 2 years ago as I couldn't stand working for the GOVT anymore (too many roadblocks to getting anything done) I am enjoying working for the private sector again and proving to myself I still have a brain. AGT just about pounded me flat. Yes please call some time. I am enjoying playing with Imagine 2.0 (just arrived this week along with ADpro 2.0) just finding out all the stuff they changed ie. some textures don't work like they used to. But in general a nice improvement particularly in editor apearance. So much Great Amiga Software, so little Time !! John Lemoine via Whap! 75320,143 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada