LOL quite true. Though as everyone knows, they are in New Orleans at the Siggraph and upon return, hopefully we will all get the REAL deal regarding this. Thing is, financial backing DOES NOT necessarily dictate strategy or influence regarding direction. A financial backer puts forth a cash sum and "invests". In most instances, and i'm sure it is the case with Steve and Larry, (considering past experiences with Metacreation) they retained Artistic Control. A viable and very agreeable option that many backers agree to when the company they invest to has proven themselves to be capable and competent. And Artistic Control negates dictation of policy or strategy. The Backer may only suggest with the understanding that it could be ignored completely. ed