Right, Philebus. Exactly!

I think this is a good move by SM. Kids may download free software, but if they're given a packaged software for a birthday, they'll probably spend a lot more time with it. DS does fill a certain niche, but not the brick & mortar one. Also, schools may be more inclined to purchase this for Art classes, given the large amount of content provided.

I've used Poser for over 12 years, and moved over to DS for most things a long time ago. But I strongly support both DAZ and SM, and any moves they make to increase the market are welcome. I don't see this as a 'either DS or Poser' game. You can happily use both, and many people do.

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