So let me respond,

First, thanks for posting the information concerning Embree compatibility as it would apply to a very large spectrum of users.  As I stated, it was my assumption that Embree would not work on non Intel systems.  I am glad that's not true.

Second, I would like to emphasize Dustrider's point which is similar to what I've been saying which is that getting somebody to develop a rendering plug-in outside of Daz is a completely viable option (like Vray) and at this point, I would take the stab that getting it done by an outside company has a better chance of actually happening.

I would also agree that it's difficult to say if Lux was a flop or not.  My gut says that the translation of shaders makes it just a tweence of pain in the neck for people to get excited about it.  Objectively, I just don't know if Lux was a good deal or not.

I am glad Lux was done though as expanding Carrara is usually a good thing.

-Kix