A related story: I was at one time a big fan of MIDI music software (yes, lots of bad music and a little stunning music - same as 3d animation). In particular, I really liked a program from Blue Ribbon Soundworks titled "SuperJam". Very interesting algorithmic compositions, with many great "styles" (blues, rock, stravinsky!). I called them once about a minor glitch, and the friendly (really, they were like that) support person said, "We just got bought out by Microsoft." That was the last I ever heard from them.