@ shonner  Agreed.
But when you download without so much as a disc to hold, even tho you don't "OWN" the rights, at least you're not "ONE CRASH" away from nothing.
BTW I Don't mean to disparage DAZ as a program, or those who use it.
If you browse my gallery, you'd KNOW I lack the skills to get authoritative.
DAZ 3D and its users produce excellent images.

This is about Carrara.

When I see software passed around between corporations, I can't help but think of Pro sports.

Like for instance the UTAH "JAZZ". What does Utah have to do with jazz?
Only a commodity traded, some 25 years ago between millionaires.

I've seen this "franchise". owned by FOUR companies. I've seen it improve. I've seen it NOT improve.

Like a car, or anything else, WHO owns it MATTERS!
Some kids can turn a "beater" into a hot  rod.
Some kids can slam a Lexus into a tree.

At the moment, DAZ has the keys.
I feel like a fretful parent: This could be a long night.