I want to thank you all.. you have given me a lot to think about.

Were it not that I love 3D, I am almost frustrated enough to give up. :/ God knows there are other important issues in the world that sort of trumps computers.  I think if this upgrade doesn't work, I just might get out of 3D all together. I mean I have an art degree, I actually paint and draw quite well. Plus I also do photography, it was my minor in college!

Computers have a real scam going on, so does companies like adobe, or vue. I was surprised that as soon as Vue7Pro came out, and I bought it, then Vue8 then now Vue9 is closely following.  I think art comes from the imagination. And often the best is low-tech.

You are 'forced' to upgrade because like IE6, it is no longer suported so you are forced to upgrade. Like XP, it is no longer supported and you are forced to upgrade. Like any other consumer item, if you don't have the newest, or the latest version, does it really preclude creating? At least for my purposes. Gareee, I know you create mesh and product that most likely does require more advanced tools to keep competitive. I am not sure for the others here. But for myself, I do art, and if 3D does not do everything I need I have paint programs as well. But I think if this system is still running, then I can wait to buy a new one. This is just a decision I made today.

You know what is really funny? Before I had photoshop I used PSP, and did as much in that as I really do in PS. Limited yes, but better art that I enjoyed a lot. Don't get me wrong, I am happy I got CS5, but this will be my last upgrade.

I am actually not venting or feeling anger over this. I think I sort of am happy! It's been some time since I held a real paintbrush in my hand and used some acrylics to create art. :) 6 years ago and thousands of dollars later, I think I just had an epiphiny.  So thank you all! I am going to take the day off, and tomorrow I will see if my PS arrives, and if so I will have my tech install it. Then the video card. Maybe I will get a couple more years out of this workhorse. If not, well I guess life goes on and I can think about it then.

Have a wonderful day!!!
HugZ!
Ariana

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