The industry would definatly without a doubt go to 3d max or SoftImage if apple bought maya. I'm watching my long term investment potential with Alias now.
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And after calming me down with some orange slices and some fetal spooning,
E.T. revealed to me his singular purpose.
--TOOL, 10,000 Days---
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