Twice the lead time? Uh, right. 

In 2001, how many people were using the Internet on a regular basis?

Hmm... How about in 2004?

How about now?

How do people in 3D circles get their information about new software? From the NYTimes? Newsweek? BBC World News?

C'mon, bud, you're not that slow on the uptake. The Internet allows the really good stuff to be telegraphed all over the world in seconds. You dont need years to make a reputation, just some well-placed shills in the 3D fora.

And that still doesnt alter the inescapable fact that it's been around for four years, with little to show for itself aside from a lot of free downloads. Last I heard, it was just now getting animation capabilities. Dynamics are still a long way off.

Four years, Tom. Plenty of time. It's not like they're completely starting from scratch.

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