I have a 64bit amd based system.. wonder if I need to upgrade my os to xp pro 64 for it to run properly?

Also the most important feature to me, is export ability of pose scenes to higher end 3d application formats! 

"e frontier is pleased to announce Poser Pro, a high end addition to our Poser product line. Geared toward a multitude of production environments in both the 2D and 3D realms, Poser Pro offers the features and functionality of Poser 7 plus professional level application integration, a 64 bit render engine, and network rendering support.

Poser Pro now supports the COLLADA exchange format for content production, pre-visualization, gaming and film production, and offers the ability to fully host Poser scenes in professional applications such as Maxon’s CINEMA 4D, Autodesk’s 3ds Max and Maya, and Newtek’s Lightwave. Other features include increased support for Adobe Photoshop CS3 Extended (via COLLADA) and export of HDR imagery.

In addition, N-Sided will provide "QUIDAM for Poser" based on their QUIDAM character creation software. QUIDAM features the ability to import and export Poser character files, which will be bundled exclusively with Poser Pro, rounding out a complete solution set for professionals that brings Poser content and animations into their workflow."

So it sounds like DS is shooting for the ds/bryce/carrera field,, and poser is now shooting for the P7P/V6I/Lightwave/Max/C4d/maya markets.

The times they just get more interesting!

Way too many people take way too many things way too seriously.