[Coco] Clarifying my relationship with Cloud-9 and the SuperBoard

[Boisy G. Pitre]

Given the recent discussion and comments, I would like to clarify my  
relationship with Cloud-9 and the SuperBoard project.  I did not  
discuss this message with Mark Marlette, so he has had no influence on  
its content.

For those of you who don't know, Mark Marlette is the sole proprietor  
and owner of Cloud-9.  I own no interest in the company itself  
whatsoever.  I do sell my software exclusively through Cloud-9, and do  
have interest in the software side of some of the hardware products  
that Mark has created.  The terms of those agreements are, and will  
remain, confidential, but suffice it to say that Mark and I have  
worked well together over the years, and have great mutual respect for  
each other's abilities.  We talk every week (sometimes every day) and  
are constantly in communication with customers to answer questions and  
fulfill orders.

Believe it or not, Mark and I have had our disagreements over the  
years, some quite heated.  Yet in all of that, we value our friendship  
and work relationship, and always find a way to get beyond  
disagreements.

One of the more recent discussions has been about the SuperBoard.  I  
will not get into the details of our discourse, but be assured that we  
have had different ideas on what to do about this product and where it  
should go, or even if it should be cancelled. Mark's position is that  
he will persevere and finish the product.  I have continued to  
supported him, even going as far as developing drivers and software  
for hardware that is spec'd out, but doesn't exist just yet.

Mark has a proven track record of completing projects and delivering  
quality products to market; based upon that reputation, I believe he  
will deliver the SuperBoard.  For those of you who think I am a jerk  
or an ass for telling it like it is, then by all means, you can  
refrain from buying my software products.  But don't punish Mark or  
Cloud-9 by extension.

Regards,
Boisy G. Pitre
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