Persona rights (was Re: Email)
On Oct 23, 2004, at 6:33 pm, Duncan Malcolm Alexander Mackenzie (via Dan Doore) wrote: It has come to my attention that people are distributing and selling products that they do not own the rights to. Any products and rights by Persona Software were owned by Malcolm Mackenzie, my late father. In turn these rights were handed down to me. I do not recall anyone contacting me about purchasing of rights. Anyone found distributing any of this software should contact me immediately on 07753192008 or [EMAIL PROTECTED] Failure to do so will result in legal action. Thank you. I wonder why he wrote to Dan in particular; I don't think there's anything copyrighted on any of the major sites you link to, is there? Unless he's referring to Chris Pile's Defender clone. Hmm. Probably nobody contacted him because nobody knew who he was, or that he owned the rights. Heck - I even *wrote* something which was distributed by Persona, and until this email I wasn't sure who - if anyone - is allowed to distribute it any more. Now that there is a contact to represent Persona, I'll send him an email and see if he agrees to me putting Syncytium on my web site for free download. Although, given that his first contact contains a threat of legal action, that doesn't seem immediately likely. I truly dearly hope that Duncan isn't out to make a quick buck out of someone else's work. Ideally, this would become an opportunity to sort out the required permissions to make the whole of the Persona catalogue available again. Not necessarily for free, although personally I'd prefer that because at this stage I think it holds mainly historic rather than financial value. I think it's more important to get the software distributed widely before all the floppy disks have died and it's too late. Andrew -- --- Andrew Collier http://www.intensity.org.uk/ --- -- Have you lost your Marbles? http://www.marillion.com/
Re: Persona Site
until a new account I'm switching to gets off the ground - 250Mb should keep me going for a while! 250 ? My whole sites including other stuff is just about 8 megs. Edwin Blink [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.wanadoo.nl/blink/samcoupe/index.htm
Re: Persona Site
- Original Message - From: Edwin Blink [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: sam-users@nvg.ntnu.no Sent: Tuesday, June 06, 2000 10:29 PM Subject: Re: Persona Site until a new account I'm switching to gets off the ground - 250Mb should keep me going for a while! 250 ? My whole sites including other stuff is just about 8 megs. You should see how little I'm paying for that 250Mb :) Down to only about 8Mb free on mine at the moment :(
RE: Persona Site
I have tried to email ages ago, but u didnt answer :( Hmm, no sign of anything in my webring account. Will upload the site again to a new location in about 3 weeks I'll keep the entry in the ring then. Dan. Work: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Shirk: [EMAIL PROTECTED] VVeb: http://www.podboy.demon.co.uk/
Persona Site
When visiting: http://www.davidledbury.co.uk/gordonspersonasite/ SORRY!!! THIS SITE NO LONGER EXISTS. GO AWAY! Does this mean it needs removing from the Webring? Dan. Work: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Shirk: [EMAIL PROTECTED] VVeb: http://www.podboy.demon.co.uk/
RE: Persona Site
What gave you that idea? :) -Original Message- From: Doore, Dan [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, June 06, 2000 4:38 PM To: 'Sam Users Mailing List' Subject: Persona Site When visiting: http://www.davidledbury.co.uk/gordonspersonasite/ SORRY!!! THIS SITE NO LONGER EXISTS. GO AWAY! Does this mean it needs removing from the Webring? Dan. Work: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Shirk: [EMAIL PROTECTED] VVeb: http://www.podboy.demon.co.uk/
Re: Persona dead?
Sadly Malcolm Mackenzie passed away a few months ago before the February show was too be planned. I was working with David for a bit on Fred/ Blitz, but am having probs contacting David at the mo! I am not working for the Sam scene at the mo, because I'm in Faliraki, Rhodes, Greece. Out here working having fun untill I get bored of England. George --- Gordon Wallis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Simon Cooke wrote: From: Thomas Harte [EMAIL PROTECTED] I noticed David L selling a SAM on comp.sys.sinclair, but was under the impression he was currently in charge of Persona. So I went to http://www.persona.clara.net/ to see if it was being closed or anything only to get everybodys favourite error : error 404. So which important bit of information am I missing? David asked Gordon to take the site down a while back... I don't think Persona's dead yet though. This is true, but after someone posted a message suggesting that the site was back up and running, I popped over and found it _was_ back, slightly changed. Now, though, I get The server does not have a DNS entry! I'm a bit in the dark, but if David hasn't had any response from the Mackenzies, it could be that Persona's finished so far as _he's_ concerned. I know how busy David is at the moment, and if the family who were meant to be running Persona aren't, he certainly can't on his own. He's never been _in charge_ of Persona, merely handling _some_ of the orders. If the orders aren't being fulfilled, I get the impression he can't do much about it. If the Mackenzies aren't answering mail (and to a certain extent, we can all understand why they might not want to, right?) things aren't looking too bright. I'm going to stick my neck out and assume that Persona is finished (for the moment?). I hope I'm wrong, 'cos I want to get a couple of Sam games finished and published... (Gosh, what a selfish thought!) Gord. (Mr. Negative) -- The HEXdidn't... Homepage: -- Featuring The U.K. Policenauts Homepage -- http://www.hexdidnt.clara.net \-- AOL Instant Messenger: 'hexdidnt' --/ === George __ Do You Yahoo!? Bid and sell for free at http://auctions.yahoo.com
Persona dead?
Hi, I noticed David L selling a SAM on comp.sys.sinclair, but was under the impression he was currently in charge of Persona. So I went to http://www.persona.clara.net/ to see if it was being closed or anything only to get everybodys favourite error : error 404. So which important bit of information am I missing? -Thomas
Re: Persona dead?
From: Thomas Harte [EMAIL PROTECTED] I noticed David L selling a SAM on comp.sys.sinclair, but was under the impression he was currently in charge of Persona. So I went to http://www.persona.clara.net/ to see if it was being closed or anything only to get everybodys favourite error : error 404. So which important bit of information am I missing? David asked Gordon to take the site down a while back... I don't think Persona's dead yet though. Simon
Re: Persona dead?
Simon Cooke wrote: From: Thomas Harte [EMAIL PROTECTED] I noticed David L selling a SAM on comp.sys.sinclair, but was under the impression he was currently in charge of Persona. So I went to http://www.persona.clara.net/ to see if it was being closed or anything only to get everybodys favourite error : error 404. So which important bit of information am I missing? David asked Gordon to take the site down a while back... I don't think Persona's dead yet though. This is true, but after someone posted a message suggesting that the site was back up and running, I popped over and found it _was_ back, slightly changed. Now, though, I get The server does not have a DNS entry! I'm a bit in the dark, but if David hasn't had any response from the Mackenzies, it could be that Persona's finished so far as _he's_ concerned. I know how busy David is at the moment, and if the family who were meant to be running Persona aren't, he certainly can't on his own. He's never been _in charge_ of Persona, merely handling _some_ of the orders. If the orders aren't being fulfilled, I get the impression he can't do much about it. If the Mackenzies aren't answering mail (and to a certain extent, we can all understand why they might not want to, right?) things aren't looking too bright. I'm going to stick my neck out and assume that Persona is finished (for the moment?). I hope I'm wrong, 'cos I want to get a couple of Sam games finished and published... (Gosh, what a selfish thought!) Gord. (Mr. Negative) -- The HEXdidn't... Homepage: -- Featuring The U.K. Policenauts Homepage -- http://www.hexdidnt.clara.net \-- AOL Instant Messenger: 'hexdidnt' --/
Persona
I had a call from David Ledbury earlier today asking me to remove his section from the Persona site, then a little while later to remove the whole lot. I gather - but don't quote me on this - that it had something to do with something happening at his office today. Basically, the Persona site is down for the moment. I guess either David or I will be replacing it soon(?)... Watch this space. Gord. -- The HEXdidn't... Homepage: -- Featuring The U.K. Policenauts Homepage -- http://www.hexdidnt.clara.net \-- AOL Instant Messenger: 'hexdidnt' --/
Persona
Has anyone had any dealings with Persona in the last couple of months? I ordered some software 6 weeks ago and still haven't received anything. I've also tried mailing [EMAIL PROTECTED], but haven't heard anything back from there either. Si
Re: Persona
Has anyone had any dealings with Persona in the last couple of months? I ordered some software 6 weeks ago and still haven't received anything. I've also tried mailing [EMAIL PROTECTED], but haven't heard anything back from there either. Try [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED] One of these (usually the first one) should reach him... Chris.
Re: Persona
Has anyone had any dealings with Persona in the last couple of months? I ordered some software 6 weeks ago and still haven't received anything. I've also tried mailing [EMAIL PROTECTED], but haven't heard anything back from there either. He has definitely been about. You know, randomly deciding people on c.s.s. are pirates and so on. -Thomas
Fred Persona.
Persona has now taken over Fred Publishing. Colin MacDonald Malcolm Mackenzie have signed a contract transfering Fred Publishing to Persona, this agreement also includes the disk magazine `FRED`. All existing Fred products are now only available from PERSONA. If you have any personal comments, please e-mail me directly:- [EMAIL PROTECTED] Also if you have any contributions for the magazines, ie: letters, games, utilities, graphics, demo`s, music, then send them to :- Persona, 31 Ashwood Drive, Brandlesholme, Bury, Lancs, BL8 1HF. PLEASE DO YOUR BIT TO KEEP SAM ALIVE. Malcolm Mackenzie.
Re: Fred Persona.
Could we have an up-to-date list of what's available? Not subscribing to any current SAM mags, I might be missing out on some great products... I should be getting my PC before too long (my first ever non 8-bit computer!) so the pcb for the SAM PC keyboard interface shouldn't be too far off... Andy
RE: Fred Persona.
-Original Message- From: Malcolm Mackenzie [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 07, 1999 10:59 AM To: sam-users Subject: Fred Persona. Persona has now taken over Fred Publishing. Hmm, the phrase monopoly on the SAM market is beginning to spring to mind when I hear the name Persona ;) Colin MacDonald Malcolm Mackenzie have signed a contract transfering Fred Publishing to Persona, this agreement also includes the disk magazine `FRED`. Nice one, and it makes good sense, at least as far as the software is concerned, but what is going to happen with FRED and Blitz? Okay, they have never been exactly the same sort of mags, with Fred being the more gamesy, and Blitz being more techy, but there has certainly been some overlap. I'd really like to see Fred becoming purely gamesy, and Blitz becoming purely techy. That way people could subscribe to one or the other or both (subbers to both could get a nice discount). All existing Fred products are now only available from PERSONA. I trust you have covered yourself where Kaboom is concerned! Speaking of which, any chance of you convincing Wayne to do something (anything?!) with it? Gavin Smith IMDB Support ESN 3844 External (01232)363844
Re: Fred Persona.
Andrew Gale said: Could we have an up-to-date list of what's available? Not subscribing to any current SAM mags, I might be missing out on some great products... Seems a good opportunity here to remind people that if they want a 14 page booklet with details on all my (Quazar) products then just email me your postal address and i'll post of a copy of my latest [January] catalogue. (Which I just finished DTPing about an hour ago! It's got info on my two pieces of hardware and fifty four pieces of software including, for example, the Quazar Surround soundcard (16 bit sound and full surround sound) and Stratosphere (my fast 3d wireframe game that's been plugged many times before :) I've also put together a 4 page booklet to include with the main info booklet which is all about Stratosphere and is packed full of info, screenshots and the reviews. I'll also have a full catalogue about Soundbyte ready in about a weeks time which goes into more detail than the main booklet about whats on each issue. (Soundbyte is the monthly disk for the Quazar Surround - currently on issue 44 at the moment.) Colin Piggot. __ __ __ __ __ __ __ ____ __ __ /_ / / /_/ / / //_ /_//_//_ / /_ : Fast Mode 4 __/ / / / / / /_/__// / //_ / /_ : 3d Vector Action! ---=== Quoted As THE BEST GAME EVER ON SAM! ===--- ++---+ | COLIN PIGGOT | __ ___ __ | | [EMAIL PROTECTED] |/| | | | | / | | |\ | || / | | | |__| / |__| |_\ | | QUAZAR: Hardware and | /_\| |__| | | /__ | | | \ | | Software for the Sam | | ++---+
Re: Malcolm Mackenzie PERSONA
HI to everyone, I have just signed on to freeserve so any personal messages should be sent to:- [EMAIL PROTECTED] And I would also like to add that it is not as easy to use as AOL, but it is FREE. Malcolm.
Fw: Malcolm Mackenzie PERSONA
-Original Message- From: Malcolm Mackenzie [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 30 December 1998 00:09 Subject: Re: Malcolm Mackenzie PERSONA HI to everyone, I have just signed on to freeserve so any personal messages should be sent to:- [EMAIL PROTECTED] And I would also like to add that it is not as easy to use as AOL, but it is FREE. Malcolm.
RE: Fw: Malcolm Mackenzie PERSONA
Original Message- From: Malcolm Mackenzie [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject:Fw: Malcolm Mackenzie PERSONA Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 30 December 1998 00:11 -Original Message- From: Malcolm Mackenzie [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 30 December 1998 00:09 Subject: Re: Malcolm Mackenzie PERSONA HI to everyone, I have just signed on to freeserve so any personal messages should be sent to:- [EMAIL PROTECTED] And I would also like to add that it is not as easy to use as AOL, but it is FREE. Malcolm. Not as easy to use?! But look how fast you got the Forward button working!! ;)
Re: Christmas Greetings from all at PERSONA FRED.
And that goes from me to ;) Hey... and if we can't have a prosperous one... let's have just a bloody good one! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 24 December 1998 21:25 Subject: Re: Christmas Greetings from all at PERSONA FRED. To all SAM users, all over the World, no matter who you are. MERRY CHRISTMAS. AND A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR. From all at PERSONA FRED.
Re: Christmas Greetings from all at PERSONA FRED.
To all SAM users, all over the World, no matter who you are. MERRY CHRISTMAS. AND A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR. From all at PERSONA FRED.
