Autocad Fraud at SW World 2006?

Upon arriving at my hotel tonight (sat) for the 2006 SW World, I
noticed a stage set-up located behind the Imperial Palace. Plastered
infront of the Imperial Palace are numerous posters stating: "The
Perfectly Engineered Surf Party for Solidworks Users".

So I took a walk out to the stage site to see why I hadnt heard about
this event sooner. As I walked up to the fenced off area, there were
stage hands still setting up the stage, and they were hanging posters
inside the fenced in area that read: "Autodesk Inventor, the best
software for Autocad Users".

Now I find it very hard to believe that this is a sanctioned event by
Solidworks, and I hope not to many people are duped by the posters.

So sad to see a company that was once so big, resort to such low
tactics. I guess this is a sign of Autodesks last gasp for air.

 

I had heard something of a similar tactic attempted at the last SWW.

Ken

 

Post some pictures.

 

Autodesk has Karl Rove on retainer.

 

Was this guy running or at the place?
http://www.geocities.com/banquercadcam/broomboy.jpg

 

Let the truth be known:

Cliffy and I took this job for Autodesk. It's the only way Cliffy can
get work as has not been employable since the 50's.

Sometimes I feel really bad for Cliffy so I went along with it. I even
went along with his tin foil beanie idea to keep the SaladWorks and the
Preventor crap from numbing our brains. Doubt it will work but Cliffy
insists it will. Who am I to argue with a dummy ? ;>)

http://www.frappr.com/machinescnc/photo/1013902

jon

"I may have many faults, but being wrong ain't one of them." ... Jimmy
Hoffa

 

That is pretty weak... I guess that's progress- years ago nobody would have
bothered with that; now everyone's gunnin for 'em.

 

So sad to see a company that was once so big,

Not by a long shot. Autodesk is a large diversified organization. Money begets
money and mediocrity is much more profitable than excellence. They're here to
stay.

Now, why they continue with the charade that they are a Presence in MCAD is a
good question. I wouldn't think there are enough cabbage heads exposed to
recoup cost on a stunt like that but maybe I'm wrong. Or maybe they have more
money than sense. New CEO is a marketing weenie.

 

Confession time. I, and one of the guys I was with, partook of that
wave machine. Naturally, we indulged in some of the free drinks at the
vendor fair before heading over. (ok, so we indulged in some drinks at
bars along the way, too). Neither of us had any idea that the wave
machine was done by Autodesk, btw. On the way over, we snagged a third
innocent party to join us on our surfing safari. Strangely enough, when
we got to the wave machine and there was more alcohol...Anyway, we ate
their food, drank their booze, surfed, and didn't have a single sales
pitch thrown at us. Then again, they may have...I guess my point
is...huh, I guess I don't have one.