On Wed, 26 Jul 2000, Mike Muir wrote:
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> >
> > Hello,
> >
> > We will need more than the basic X-server to use any new graphics board, as
> > their main selling point is 3D, and the basic drivers of X are way behind.
> >
> > The main issue is in establishing FreeBSD as a "credible" platform
> > (how many users of FreeBSD want to pay for a 3D-optimized A|W application ?)
>
> Quite the opposite -- it won't be users of FreeBSD who will be buying a
> $50,000+ software package -- It is those Animators whom should choose to
> use FreeBSD!
I'm planning to run the Linux version of Maya on FreeBSD as soon as I can
get a copy. It isn't that expensive any more - the PC version is about
$10,000-$12,000 per seat but its probably the best modelling package for
soft skinned characters around.
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