Im a relative newbie, started using a IBM PC (4.77 mHz, 64 kb RAM expanded to 376 KB) 2 5.25" floppies, 4 color CGA, DOS 3.1, in 1985 at the age of 12 (Im 30 now). Upgraded later (bout 10 yrs later) to a 486 so i could use CorelDraw, to earn some money while in medical scool. Found Poser about 2 years ago, while searching for 3D graphics programs to spice up my presentations while in residency. And i've been hooked since. By the way... i haven't found a cure for Poser addiction.