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  I still think this is going to be the big market for3D in the next few years.

I don't know about that. The whole avatar/VR thing been trying to take off for a decade now, but always failing to meet with any real, lasting enthusiasm aside from its relatively small group of dedicated fans.

But back to Poser - I really can't see Autodesk buying Poser. I would love to see it happen though, for many reasons, not the least of which being the hilarious shitstorm that would ensue. ;-)

However, I predict that Poser 9 - at the latest - will see its unveiling at the hands of a company which isn't Smith Micro. It wouldn't at all surprise me if it were sold even before Poser 8.