Also, people seem to forget that a feature may be -in- the code a version or two before they turn it on (animation layers, for example). Software has gold dates, and if a feature isn't ready, it usually isn't switched on. And considering the wealth of OSL shaders out there, Bantha's second option would be lovely if the current material room was given the option to allow for OSL to be plugged in. It might take a version or two to happen, but....