(12/02/2012 01:50 AM)ZiNgA BuRgA Wrote:  Thanks for the background info.

(interesting that people who've already bought the software got pissed - they obviously were willing to pay the amount they did for it)

Just to clarify things, not everybody who purchased the programs early are pissed.....In the week and a half since this promotion started, the discussion thread for those who aren't happy about it has reached almost 50 pages, and I'm not reading all of that....Of course, the thread for those who are happy about this has reached nearly 60 pages, so most people's reactions to this really depend on whether or not you had the programs already.  As for me, I already had Hexagon 2.5 (came on a CD with a book) and Bryce 7 Pro (which I got pretty cheap thanks to upgrades), but I didn't have Studio 4 Pro yet, so I'm happy with it.  But for those who paid over $400 for Studio 4 Pro which was released ONLY 5 MONTHS AGO, I can see why they're angry....

Also, I don't think it's been mentioned, but this giveaway ONLY LASTS THROUGH FEBRUARY.  So if you're even remotely interested in these programs, better get them now.