For any of you who haven't yet discovered the great UK computer art magazines, you should know that they're a great source for free software. The three best ones are: Computer Arts- http://www.computerarts.co.uk/ 3D World- http://www.3dworldmag.com/ Digit- http://www.digitmag.co.uk/ Also, PC Plus and PC Format have something cool from time to time, although they're not really art mags. Of course, they have some good articles and tons of great demos, too (3DS Max, Lightwave, Maya, you name it). But as a source of free (legal) software, they're invaluable. The programs are mostly older versions, but they're usually pretty useful just the same, and there's usually an opportunity to get the newest version at a discount price. Here are some of the better full, free programs they've given away in the last several months: Poser 3 Vue d'Esprit 2.0 (landscape generation and scene creation) Cinema 4D 5.2 SE (modeling and scenes) Amapi 5.1 (GREAT modeler) Expression 2 LE (2D paint program) Canvas 6 (paint and photo editing program) Gmax (modeling) ...and those are just a few off the top of my head that I've snatched up (except Amapi, because I already have v6). In America, you can usually find these at Barnes and Noble stores (but not online), Borders (or so I hear; there isn't one in my area), and maybe elsewhere. And you can order new issues online at their websites, and sometimes back issues (that varies from mag to mag). Just a little public service announcement. ;)