Oh, l agree.  I have Hexagon, Truespace, Bryce and a number of the great free programs.

I'm just trying to learn Carrara... finally... I think it is the most expensive program I own.  I bought version 5 way back when it was on sale when Daz first got it.  Then I decided to upgrade to Pro... then Version 6 and now Version 7.  I have paid every step of the way and not always when it was on sale.

I have finally decided that I have to make this investment worth something to me and learn this damn program! lol.

After I model something, I might move onto learning about particles... I'm really going to have to get all of Mark's Tutorials soon.

Now, if only work wouldn't get in the way! lol.