wolf, I don't know about the other programs on your list, but I do know that Lightwave isn't "just fine" on Mac. In fact, the Mac people at the NewTek forum consensus seems to be that the latest LW version on Mac is FUBAR and have been pitching fits for years. Also, there's no 64 bit yet.

But no, I wouldn't recommend a Mac to anyone, certainly wouldn't suggest to a friend or family member to buy one. I'd just do like I have been doing - build them a nice PC for faaaarrrrr less money. ;-)