Ratteler --

I don't plan on entering into a Microsoft vs. whoever debate in this particular thread - it's a bit OT.

However, I will say that by no means do I support everything that Microsoft does. And, yes, I find the idea of "remote software leasing", or whatever you want to call it, to be an enormous step backwards. A step backwards to the days of dumb terminals, central "control", and puchased lots of computing time.

No, thanks.

My point was not that I "love" Microsoft. My point was that Microsoft isn't going to disappear. And, most likely, it will continue to dominate the market. Barring some major upheaval. And one must always allow for the possibility of major upheavals.

If Linux (or someone else) manages to build a better mousetrap, then more power to them.

It's competition.

$30.00/mnth.? I don't think that it's likely to happen. Someone might push the idea, and some do -- but it would be so unpopular as to create a REAL revolution.

Now, back to the actual topic of this thread.......the bright future of Poser........

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