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Old 31st July 2007, 11:44   #1 (permalink)
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Good bye e frontier, Good bye Amapi...

Hi all,

Just a message to let you know that today was my last day at e frontier. It's the same for all the french team. For various reasons that I can't explain here, the company decided to close our branch. I can just say you that the problem doesn't come from us . But you can imagine that it was a big surprise for us...

Then, by this news, it also mean that we (the Amapi Dev'Team), won't be able to release Amapi. We don't know what will happen to the product in the futur, but without the developpers...

Now, I'm / we are looking for a new job, we will see what the futur will have for all of us.

And about Polyloop, it won't change anything, it's still our (all of you an me ) forum.

Good bye e frontier, good bye Amapi (11 years of my life...)
PS: Kudos to Pascal, Maxime, Mickael, Xavier Chrystèle & Elodie - Loïc & Thomas S.!
PPS: Thanks to all the e frontier team and nothing against them, thanks!
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Old 31st July 2007, 11:58   #2 (permalink)
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Holy crap...

My thoughts are with you - go and get a beer!
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Old 31st July 2007, 12:12   #3 (permalink)
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Old 31st July 2007, 12:22   #4 (permalink)
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This is a worrying development. You guys have been passed around like a basketball recently.

Good luck finding another job.
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Old 31st July 2007, 13:46   #5 (permalink)
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That is terrible news, Thomas. My concern i not for Amapi, but for all the Amapi team who work so hard on the project. It's never fun to be cast out and start from zero again. Best of luck to all of you...

jonah (shorty)

PS - This feels like 2006 all over again...

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Old 31st July 2007, 13:49   #6 (permalink)
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Happened to me, that is why it is good to start your own company if you can. You have enough good talent to start a company, the rewards are much more.

Still sad for you, but look at it as a new opportunity.
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Old 31st July 2007, 15:02   #7 (permalink)
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With all that talent, I am sure all the team will find nice and cozy jobs soon. Things happen for a reason (a higher reason, if you will).
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Old 31st July 2007, 15:49   #8 (permalink)
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Uh, Wow!



I hope that the dev team people land on their feet somewhere soon.

Good luck and best wishes in finding new work.
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Old 31st July 2007, 16:16   #9 (permalink)
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Holy crap!!!!

That is sad news for you Thomas.Hope you find a new job soon.

So this is the dead of Amapi?

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Old 31st July 2007, 16:26   #10 (permalink)
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Sorry man . . .

Maldición!como hay gente que le gusta arruinar las cosas buenas...
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Old 31st July 2007, 16:32   #11 (permalink)
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Very sad stuff indeed...

You guys are so talented, I would team together and start your own software company! I'm sure it would be great. I know I would support you guys in any way I could. Its been great these years working with your team on different projects.

Best wishes to all of you and your families.
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Old 31st July 2007, 16:53   #12 (permalink)
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WHAT? Can't believe it… Amapi 8 looked very promising so far. What's going on there?
I'm sorry, Thomas. Gotta hurt… you spent a lot of time into that project, I guess. I'm really sorry…

Well, you've got a bright future ahead anyways. Good luck with those new opportunities coming up.
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Old 31st July 2007, 17:22   #13 (permalink)
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I think Amapi 8 will live once again. The question is under which company?
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Old 31st July 2007, 17:37   #14 (permalink)
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I feel a bit like the Hexagon story all over again!
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Old 31st July 2007, 19:13   #15 (permalink)
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Sounds like eFrontier has some wires crossed.
Sorry to hear it... I think you know my admiration for your creative efforts - that is where the gold is (in your talent). A company does not own that.

Anything to do with the advent of Serigraph?... I mean like getting a team to make a product and then dumping them when it's ready (if that's the case) for showtime.

Can't think much of a company that treats their people like that.
I've been there - it sucks - and it isn't your fault.

Weird, in any case!
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Old 31st July 2007, 20:13   #16 (permalink)
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I'm very sorry to hear that. Losing a good job always sucks.
Lots of strength to you Thomas.
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Old 31st July 2007, 21:06   #17 (permalink)
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sorry to hear the news thomas,
good luck to you and the rest of the team with the future..

your a man of great talent...

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Old 31st July 2007, 22:33   #18 (permalink)
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Good luck to all of you guys. You got me going on what I hope will be my future job. I'm sure with your talent you won't find it hard to find somewhere new. We expect to see great things in the future. One thing, does that mean that Amapi is now over?
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Old 1st August 2007, 00:06   #19 (permalink)
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I am really sorry you guys have to go through this. Your hard work is spread through Hexagon, Amapi, and Carrara, now. It doesn't seem fair not to be a part of it anymore. Just wanted to let you know that you are all appreciated very much, as are the tools and knowledge you have given us. I hope you land on your feet, and find another way to use your talent and creativity.
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Old 1st August 2007, 00:36   #20 (permalink)
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Sad day for modelers...
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