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From: wisdom@pico.cs.umn.edu (Scott Wisdom)
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Subject: Re: MusicProse
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Date: 13 Feb 91 19:02:02 GMT
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Just a few minutes ago I read this about possibilities of getting CODA
to complete the MusicProse NeXT project:

>>Perhaps if enough people write their company and demonstrate a demand for 
>>a music typesetting product, they will continue the development of MusicProse.
>But, if you want to write, the address is Coda Music Software, 1401
>East 79th Streeet, Bloomington, MN  55425-1126.  Phone is (612)
>854-1288, fax (612) 854-4631.  The general manager is Gary Brunotte
>who, I assume, makes the final decisions.  I'd address your concerns
>directly to him.

Thought I'd get involved here...

Gary Burnotte IS the general manager, and is also a great supporter of
continuing the MusicProse NeXT project. However, CODA now has a new
CEO who feels that a minimum number of products on a minimum number of
platforms is a good idea. He is the one responsible for the cancelation
of MusicProse. PLEASE do not send anything to Gary Burnotte. Send them
in care of John Paulson, CEO and President. He's the one to impress.
If enough users write him, He may change his mind. Also, another great
trick that could introduce pressures on him to change his mind is to send 
a check for the amount of the program. You have nothing to lose - If
he cashes the check then he has to send you MusicProse, and if he doesn't
send you MusicProse he has to send the check back. The point is, He'll be
getting money IN HIS HANDS that he'll have to send back as a result of
his (IMHO erroneous) decision.

I'm not sure how much the program went for - It's in the NeXT software
catalog. I believe it went for $395.00. If that's not correct, someone
please post the actual ammount.

-Scott Wisdom
wisdom@heckle.cs.umn.edu