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Mindy
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Hey everyone,
I have some important news to announce - Fluid has sold its interest in Dundjinni to its partner in the product, my company (Dundjinni Enterprises).
More details are provided in the press release appended below - but I just wanted to express how excited I (and the rest of the DJ team) are about Dundjinni's future (we have big plans - tho' I don't want to talk about them until they're a bit firmer), and how grateful I am to the DJ community for all they've done (and will continue to do, I'm sure) to support this product. We'll do our best to live up to your expectations.
And now the official press release:
Ownership Change for Dundjinni Mapping Software
Fluid Entertainment has sold its interest in Dundjinni mapping software to its partner in the product, Dundjinni Enterprises, Inc.
“It just makes sense for both sides – and more importantly, for the product,” Melinda (“Mindy”) Macauley, President of Dundjinni Enterprises explained, “We wish them the best in their development ventures and appreciate all they’ve done to build a great product and website in Dundjinni.”
“Mindy was a part of the Dundjinni team from inception,” said Scott Mathews, CEO of Fluid Entertainment. “It’s always a sad day to say goodbye to anything we’ve built, but we’re happy to hand it off to someone who holds a great deal of passion and vision for the continuation of the product. If I were to add anything further, it would be a heartfelt note of gratitude to the user base – you guys made Dundjinni what it is today.”
Macauley expects that the transition should run smoothly. “The website and product will remain up and running – and despite how busy they are with other work, Fluid has graciously agreed to be available to consult on any transition issues that may arise.”
However, there will be some changes with the change of ownership, according to Macauley. “We want to revisit some of the policies, like publishing rights and third party products, to see if we can make them more open.”
In the works for the coming year are a new version of Dundjinni and a new, improved website, according to Macauley. “We’ve listened to our users and are planning new versions of the software and website that are even more responsive to their mapping needs. We’ll be announcing more details as we get closer to release.”
Edited by Mindy on 11/15/2006 at 1:38am
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Kepli
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I am very grateful to Mindy for sticking with DJ and even striving to make it a better product than it is already. You gotta love her for that    
We'll be ready to keep you all apprised of our progress and exciting changes to come. As you can all imagine, our real work starts now ... 
This community will play a very important part in this process ... I know we can count on you all
Edited by Kepli on 11/15/2006 at 8:10am
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Darkness
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Let the Fun Begin... and a formal Congratulations to Mindy. I think its going to be a great year for DJ.. 
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heruca
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Wow, I didn't expect to read that when I woke up this morning!
Congrats, Mindy. This seems to bode very well for the future of DJ, and
perhaps even the pace of its evolution.
Mindy wrote:
We want to revisit some of the policies, like publishing
rights and third party products, to see if we can make them more open.
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Woohoo!  
Edited by heruca on 11/15/2006 at 4:48am
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Metajock
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Glad you're still here, Mindy!!! We'll suport ya all the way!
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gtech_1
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Warning: Smiley overload alert!
Congratulations again Mindy! (public this time )
If I were there, I'd give you a Big congratulatory hug ... But for now, these guys will have to do it:
We've got a lot of work ahead of us, but I believe all of the changes in the coming year will definitely lead to DJ's best year yet!
The future is Very bright.
heruca wrote:
| Congrats, Mindy. This seems to bode very well for the future of DJ, and perhaps even the pace of its evolution. |
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Indeed it does Buddy ... indeed it does.
Now, *rubs hands* Let's get down to Business! 
Thanks for giving DJ a solid, and Very positive, future Mindy,
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SeekerOfPeace
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Congratulation Mindy!
I'm glad so much consideration was given to the community!
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englishkid
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Congratulations Mindy
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dDemonicAngels
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Very nice. This is the first positive movement in DJ since the last patch over a year ago.
Fantastic news. Congrats, Mindy.
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Seeker95
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I come back after a many months absence to learn that:
1. Dundjinni is being sold to Dundjinni. 
2. Kepli is an Admin?!?!
Congrats on both!
(I learned of the transition through ENWorld.)
Edited by Seeker95 on 11/15/2006 at 9:42am
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