I used max (r3 and 5) for a number of years, I so much like the interface and what not, I have the maya PLE but havn't devoted anytime to reallly learn the program, the UV's in Maya seem top knotch though as well as the native dynamics system, but if I had the money I would get a Max seat rather then a Maya one as it is the one I am most familiar with...I am a devote trueSpace user now though ;)

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