Originally posted by robinmthomas A friend at work said he would sell (we are working on him "giving" me) his copy of Maya 4.5 Beta 2. How stable is Beta 2? I don't know if it is legal for him to give (or sell) Beta software, but I can't really afford the full price. Any thoughts? Has anyone worked with Beta 2? Does it include the Fluid Effects? Will it work with MentalRay? No its not legal and its prob full of bugs.... I wouldnt give him money for it mate.... Your better off downloading the PLE version