spector@vx2.GBA.NYU.EDU (David HM Spector) (08/24/88)
I have been trying to get a grasp on the state of SuperMac's health, and
most dealers and distributors I have been talking to recommend AGAINST buying
and thing from SuperMac for the next couple of months until it is determined
whether or not the company is going to survive...? Can anyone from
SuperMac (Fabian??) give The Rest Of Us a clue as to whats going on???
Thanks,
David
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XYZZYGLORPtgl@zog.cs.cmu.edu (Tom Lane) (08/25/88)
In article <650045@vx2.GBA.NYU.EDU>, spector@vx2.GBA.NYU.EDU (David HM Spector) writes: > I have been trying to get a grasp on the state of SuperMac's health, and > most dealers and distributors I have been talking to recommend AGAINST buying > and thing from SuperMac for the next couple of months until it is determined > whether or not the company is going to survive...? If everyone takes that attitude, the rumors of SuperMac's demise will very soon prove to be self-fulfilling prophecy. I have nothing to do with SuperMac (either for or against), but I know that lack of cash flow is sure doom for any small company. I would say that if you think they have a good product that you need now, buy it. If you don't want to take the risk of dealing with a company that might not be around in five years, go buy from IBM. -- tom lane Internet: tgl@zog.cs.cmu.edu UUCP: <your favorite internet/arpanet gateway>!zog.cs.cmu.edu!tgl BITNET: tgl%zog.cs.cmu.edu@cmuccvma
moriarty@tc.fluke.COM (Jeff Meyer) (08/27/88)
>In article <650045@vx2.GBA.NYU.EDU>, spector@vx2.GBA.NYU.EDU (David HM Spector) >writes: >> I have been trying to get a grasp on the state of SuperMac's health, and >> most dealers and distributors I have been talking to recommend AGAINST buying >> and thing from SuperMac for the next couple of months until it is determined >> whether or not the company is going to survive...? Well, I just got my Dataframe Utilities packages, and they seem to work fine. They didn't charge my credit card until before they shipped it. And it comes with excellent bound documentation. That's good enough for me. "It's Jenny's brother, Butch! Boy, are we semi-glad to see you." --- Moriarty, aka Jeff Meyer INTERNET: moriarty@tc.fluke.COM Manual UUCP: {uw-beaver, sun, microsoft}!fluke!moriarty CREDO: You gotta be Cruel to be Kind... <*> DISCLAIMER: Do what you want with me, but leave my employers alone! <*>
rampil@cca.ucsf.edu (Ira Rampil) (09/01/88)
In article <650045@vx2.GBA.NYU.EDU> spector@vx2.GBA.NYU.EDU (David HM Spector) writes: > >I have been trying to get a grasp on the state of SuperMac's health, and >most dealers and distributors I have been talking to recommend AGAINST buying Tis true that shipping and service slipped noticeably during the past few months because SMS was going down the tubes, I believe SuperMac will do just fine once it is back in control. The re-organization is now in progress and should not take long. I think things will work out because they have solid name recognition, solid products and service, and a solid management team. It is a notable sign that so many VC types wanted in on the new SuperMac that they had to turn away more than 8 megabucks of financing. The hard to believe part is that SMS would want to sell it in order to save its IBM and DEC divisions! ira -> Gas, the Final Frontier <- rampil Disclaimer: Aside from being of long acquaintance with some principals, I have no relationship with SuperMac except as a customer.
Fabian@cup.portal.com (09/02/88)
David, Though I cannot go into specifics, SuperMac is ALIVE and WELL. Fabian Ramirez SuperMac Technology fabian@cup.portal.com sun!cup.portal.com!fabian
cmccabe@cdp.UUCP (09/02/88)
Having several friends that are developers and testers for SuperMac, I canb assure all that it will indeed survive. The problem has been with the terms of separation from SMS and all that rot. The development continues and I can promise many great new products (as well as support for the old ones) coming your way. Any day now, SuperMac will be free.... Charles McCabe IS & T MCSG Apple Computer link: MCCABE.C "my opinions are my own!"