My understanding is that same software engineers that have matured Carrara from V3 through v5 are the same ones that will shepherd Carrara into the future.

Yes they are, but they're paid by DAZ now......

Artwork and 3DToons items, create the perfect place for you toon and other figures!

http://www.renderosity.com/mod/bcs/index.php?vendor=23722

Due to the childish TOS changes, I'm not allowed to link to my other products outside of Rendo anymore :(

Food for thought.....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYZw0dfLmLk