Re: Wow

["Ronin Hyde" <ronin@inna.shove.your.spam.up.your.net>]

Rick wrote in message <19980621124808356079@ts4-22.aug.com>...
>
>A nice, sensible message outling some problems with the plan would have
>been nicer than personal diatribe.
>
>And my experience using Apple branded computers goes back to 1986, when
>I bought my first Apple IIe, after having compare most of the personal
>computers on the market at that time. Apple owners were friendly then.


  What plan? That is what most people are commenting on. Here, let me see if
putting a layer of sugar on my previous message is more digestible to your
sensitive palet.

  Things that would make the "Save the IIGS Company" look credible:

    Check as much as possible on copyright law so as to be prepared in the
improbable event that Apple will sell the rights to the IIGS. Also, be
willing to have lawyers discuss the matter with Apple.
    Plan as much as possible and in as great of detail as possible what your
intentions are for the company. Should Apple deny purchase of said rights,
be willing to look into other possibilities other than outright purchase
(licensing among others). If Apple agrees and sets terms and a price, post
such information on the internet and usenet to gain support and see if funds
can be matched. (Note: Acceptance of purchase, if terms are met, is the
FIRST goal. You must have a price you need to fulfill before you can go to
investors.)
    Determine, if everything goes to plan, what you will offer investors and
customers. If you are going to enhance the product, search for a
plant/factory which meets your finances and examine how much payroll,
insurance, taxes, etc.. will take. Do not overshoot your goals by making
promises that cannot be guaranteed and have backup provisions in case
anything goes wrong.

    Please note, I haven't taken any business classes but the above seems
like common sense in an undertaking of this scope. Also note, a public plea
for funds has been made *before* a set price has been determined by Apple.
Last check of the web page reports a mere $1,400 have been pledged. This
looks bad as it is information which Apple will use to judge the initial
request for rights against. In going to a store to try to haggle for an item
you *never* disclose the total amount of funds you have.. especially if you
think you have nowhere near the total amount the person will want.
    There.. the exact same thing as stated before has been restated under
"constructive criticism".