well, back when I had money, I'd go get those Brit Art mags (3d world, Digit, Computer Art, et al), and they'd have free versions of a lot of programs. I think it's 3d world has a free version of Carrara 5 right now (but am too broke to get it..;)

 I am a bit of a packrat; I've got hundreds of programs (probably a good couple dozen modelers, at least) backed up on CD here and there...still keep using the heretical Wings...

I wish I'd said that.. The Staircase Wit

anahl nathrak uth vas betude doth yel dyenvey..;)