Well, sort of in defense for CL, with processors reaching 3+GHz and the newer hardware/software architectures for 3D, it is hardly realistic to presume that a 450MHz would be the lowest common denominator for its user base. If the "programming to the least powerful system" methodology was adhered to, we would still all applications could run on, say, 286s vs the powerful systems that are available today. (Not that this would be a bad thing, but it is unrealistic in light of the technology that exists today.) However, if the Minimum System Requirements (MSRs)list 500MHz, etc, then Poser should run at full tilt on that system. I do not believe that CL is alone in claiming ridiculously low MSRs. In a way though, its almost become a fraudulent act for software developers to include MSRs that, when used, are highly inadequate for even the minimal software usage. IMHO, if the Recommended System Requirements (RSRs) list 700MHz, etc, then anything with that spec on up should run the software flawlessly. However, this, too, is hardly the case. My general rule of thumb is to double the RSRs, which would bring Poser to a 1.4GHz system. Given the complaints of users with this spec and above, I would conclude that CL does need to seriously look at its developmental processes and procedures and revamp them so they can release a viable product.