Does this Registry data indicate when the software was installed? I have legal copies of Bryce, Poser and a host of other apps that are not part of my daily workflow. But because they aren't Company sanctioned software, we are not allowed to install it on company computers. We have been told that if we wish to improve or augment our software skillset, we have to either: 1) Gain permission from our superiors (permission has never been given) 2) or do so on our own time on our own computers (recommended) I haven't found a way to convince them that Bryce is worthy of self-training. But the nature of our business is feast or famine. We go months working like dogs, and then weeks go by where there is literally nothing to do. Our office essentially turns into an adult daycare, whereby everyone just yaps and gossips all day long. Me, I'd prefer to spend my time a little more productively, so I do Bryce, Poser, Wings and such. It makes the days go by much faster. But this big beauracratic conglomerate I unfortunately work for is so paranoid about illegal software that they have a no tolerance policy. There used to be a time when this job was fun. Now it sucks. I guess I'm entering a mid-career crisis. I want to get out of advertising altogether. The funny thing is, I meet people everyday who tell they know someone who is dying to become a graphic designer. And I ask them, why? I don't get it. I guess they have this romantic idea of what graphic design is. Sure, there are some Graphic Designers out there that love their job. But I bet you, they are working on really cool stuff, which comprises about 1% of Graphic Design. The vast majority of GD is rehashing some art directors old concepts, reworking an ad campaign from another country, typesetting, making corrections and the list of mundane tasks goes on. Bryce was like sunshine on a rainy day. It was like getting a corner office with a beautiful view and an attractive secretary (that would be poser). Coming into the office knowing I had nothing on my plate would get me all excited, because I knew I could spend the day Brycing, AND GET PAID FOR IT! How sweet. But now... Slowly, but surely, over the years, every perq has been squeezed out of agency life. The 2 hour lunches are gone, the Friday catered meals are gone, the Esspresso machine is gone, offices are gone. We now work in cubicles. The X-mas bonus is gone, haven't had one in four years. Travel expense account is gone. Running our own software was the last one. Yeah, you're probably saying "Well you can always Bryce from home". You're right, and I do. But its not the same. First off I've got two small kids, and the only room we have for the computer is in their playroom (imagine your work station in the midde of the busiest aisle at the supermarket). So the only peace and quiet I get is after they go to bed. Which is the only time my wife and I get time alone together. So, unless I plan on marrying my computer, Brycing is off limits during that time. I've been at the same company for almost ten years. And if your familiar with Advertising, that's a pretty remarkable feat. I've outlasted almost everyone here except two others. I could change companies, but there are two problems with that: 1) I'd just be changing desks 2) Everyone else that has left here has failed miserably, and I have a family to support, so its not as if I can start at the bottom in another job. Don't get me wrong, I love my life. But why does big business have to suck every last ounce of enjoyment one can possible squeeze from it. Sorry, for the rant. I'll shut up now. :-( (very, very unhappy)

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