Sterlingware and Xaos, 50/50. It's been that way for 2 years. I try out every one I can, but with these two I find I am the most productive.

I think though it takes some time and effort to learn how to use a fractal program and it's easy to stick with a familiar one. I've heard alot about UF and I've seen some really amazing images from it, as well as from Apophysis, but I just couldn't get "handy" with them.

Sterlingware and Xaos are simple to use and I personally prefer simpler fractal programs. I see UF as part graphics program. That's why so much can be done with it but also why the learning curve is steeper.

My main motive for checking out other programs is when I find I can't do anything new with my old familiar ones. But I'm always curious about a new fractal program because it could be better than what I'm using.

Message edited on: 12/25/2004 15:59