Basically, network renderings means faster renders. Instead if just your one machine working a render, you can use the power of multiple machines to render and thus render faster. Now about Bryce 5. I just scored it at DAZ for cheaper than I've ever seen it, even used copies on Ebay! PLUS Bryce 5 works on Mac OS9! Finally, the elusive Bryce 5 for the Mac is mine!!!!!!!! Yes! :D So why am I so happy to finally get Bryce5? Simple answer - Better Renders for Cheap! Plus I want to learn about this different form of 3d, it's not models, but math. I played with terragen, but it frustered me because it was so limited. I gave up in disgust. I can't wait to experiment with Bryce 5. Also, just like the Poser Community and Sims Community, Bryce has a big online community and that's big advantage. Not to mention, now that DAZ has bryce, I bet they will have fun support for the program. Anyhoo, check with me in a week or after I've played with Bryce some. I personally would have gone with Vue over Bryce and Poser 5 if it weren't for the price and that Vue and Poser 5 only run on OSX. bB