Impish-  Thanks for clearing up the business model DAZ uses. Very right!

But- I also think DAZ has "deep pockets" from other investors we don't know about. Of course, there is also the likelyhood that the people who owned Eovia help "structure the deal" so that while a "buy-out"- it may also have been somewhat of a MERGER- that would have lessened the need for DAZ to come up with a lot of cash. This would mean the Eovia owner(s) joined DAZ in a non-hostle take-over--- which appears the case--- so they can take advantage of DAZ's obviously better marketing system and brand name.

I also don't think DAZ will eliminate Bryce. I think there will be a Bryce 6 and it will have a number of the newer features that Carrara has with clouds, terrains, etc. Bryce still has a very loyal and diehard user base... (and DAZ can still market into that. And also really cut into Vue's intro level base- like Vue Easel.)

I think Carrara will become the actual replacement for Poser!  DAZ Studio will still be the intro level program- but Carrara could morph into a "DAZ Carrara Studio" that will try to have EVERYTHING that Poser 6 now offers- and more. ---It's pretty closer already--- so I think this is where the real battle over finishing off Poser will go-- Poser Vs. DAZ Carrara...  (And I think DAZ will win...)