I only go back to '98 as far as computer experience, but I do remember Fractal Design Corporation with fondness. I snagged a copy of Detailer at a huge markdown while working for a defunct internet retail computer store. Then I got a copy of Painter 3D! Those were cool apps for their time, and a low cost alternative to the 3D paint/texture apps we have now. Too bad they were gobbled up by Metacreations.