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"With their CD verification, Equis has already taken the first
step. Whether or not they decide to increase their security
procedures is up to them. Whatever they do, we won't have a choice.
It is, after all, their software and their company"<br>
<br>
Equis has taken a first step alright - backwards. In case you haven't
noticed that's the wrong direction. <br>
<br>
OK, maybe they have a problem with being ripped off, but it's their
problem, why are they making it ours?? Creating a CD nuisance isn't the
answer.<br>
<br>
We are, after all their customers, their reason for existence, without us
they aren't. Why beat us up?<br>
<br>
BTW, I'm still waiting to hear about something meaningful in the 7.0
upgrade? Nothing there but a couple of tweaks and a nuisance? This may
well be the first one I've skipped. Too bad.<br>
<br>
Hey Lionel, adapted this joke from a MicroSoft joke - seems apropos -
hope you all get a chuckle.<br>
<br>
<font size=4>September 21, 1999 (Seattle) -- Equis announced today <br>
</font><font face="Arial, Helvetica" size=4>that it will provide office
furniture with its software. <br>
The next release of
MetaStock(</font><font face="Arial, Helvetica" size=1>R</font><font face="Arial, Helvetica" size=4>),
code named Naugahyde, will <br>
</font>include the 'Explorer
Chair<font face="Arial, Helvetica" size=4>(</font><font face="Arial, Helvetica" size=1>R</font><font face="Arial, Helvetica" size=4>)</font>'
at no extra charge.<br>
“This is a natural for us,” an Equis spokesperson said. <br>
“We've conquered the PC charting market, so we’re looking at ways of
<br>
expanding our installed base.” The spokesperson denied <br>
accusations that bundling constitutes an unfair competitive <br>
advantage. “We’re just listening to our customers. They
keep <br>
asking for more built in features, and who doesn't use a <br>
chair when they’re at their computer? Especially when <br>
they’re waiting for
MetaStock<font face="Arial, Helvetica" size=4>(</font><font face="Arial, Helvetica" size=1>R</font><font face="Arial, Helvetica" size=4>)</font>
to reboot.”<br>
<br>
Beta testers noted its large footprint and found the chair to <br>
lack substantial features found in most of the competition (like a seat
cushion). <br>
But when asked if they dislike it enough to purchase another <br>
vendor’s furniture, most stated that they would just take <br>
what Equis had to offer. ("After all it's their
software").<br>
<br>
Also in the works is a small seat, dubbed the 'MetaStock
Stool<font face="Arial, Helvetica" size=4>(</font><font face="Arial, Helvetica" size=1>R</font><font face="Arial, Helvetica" size=4>)'</font>,
<br>
soon to be bundled with laptops. Beta testers were surprised <br>
to find the backless, cushionless chair at their doorsteps. “Then
again, <br>
this isn't the first time we've received a shrink-wrapped <br>
stool sample from Equis,” noted one customer.<br>
<br>
Hope folks can take a joke,<br>
Ray</html>
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Yes, I made it to this page, but the order quantity comes up empty
as if it might not have accepted my order number or initials. I'll
get them on the phone today--not to worry. But did you see the
link to the Murphy add on software? If so, where is it?
Scheier
Daniel Martinez wrote:
>
> Mark,
> When you say "unable to complete the upgrade order", do you mean
> you were never able to get past this page
> http://www.equis.com/upgrade/ ?
>
> Did you ever make it to the page below? Are you saying the Equis
> web site won't let you complete the order or you simply never made
> it to the succeeding screens? The screen below is where you enter
> your credit card info. Notice the total, $74. Not bad for an
> upgrade price.
>
> Daniel.
>
> { I'm resending this email because I never received the previous
> copy I sent. Sorry to the ListServ group if you get 2 copies. }
>
> [Image]
>
>
> scheier wrote:
>
> > I've been to this Upgrade link, and even with my customer number
> > and
> > initials was unable to complete the upgrade order. I'm sure
> > I'll
> > get it eventually when they get their website problem sorted
> > out.
> > But in the meantime, did anyone find out how to get to the
> > information about John Murphy's Pattern Recognition Software?
> > This
> > is of great interest to me, but it doesn't come up at their
> > website
> > even with a text search of their Catalogue.
> >
> > Mark Scheier
> >
> > Daniel Martinez wrote:
> > >
> > > A.J.,
> > > If you enter 06 and your customer number, without any dashes
> > or
> > > spaces, then your initials, you will get the upgrade screen*.
> > At
> > > the bottom of the upgrade screen, you will see "MetaStock 7.0
> > > End-of-Day upgrade" for $59. This page is rather lame since,
> > > every time you come to this page, it will add another upgrade
> > > package for $59 so beware. At the top of the upgrade screen
> > they
> > > are offering "John Murphy's Chart Pattern Recognition"
> > software.
> > > Unfortunately, the link for more information about the first 3
> >
> > > products available for sale is a dead link. Notice how Equis
> > is
> > > also selling their "MetaStock Developer's Kit" for $149? I
> > don't
> > > know if this is only for EOD or also can be used later for
> > > realtime. Now all we need is PowerBasic and we can totally
> > > customize our Explorations.
> > >
> > > I don't see any information about v7's new features as
> > compared to
> > > v6.52 EOD. Maybe Equis could tell us what ONLY the
> > differences
> > > are between v7 EOD and v6.52 EOD to this ListServ? Since I
> > might
> > > upgrade, I need to know whatever new features there are. I
> > assume
> > > you can save Explorations and link DLL's. However, I don't
> > know
> > > what other enhancements exist.
> > >
> > > Daniel.
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