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stevek:
read up before you start arguing. ...
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You have me wrong, djcapelis was confrontational with the first couple responses. So I didn't Start any argument. I was wondering why he started the thread if he doesn't want to hear the answers that people are giving.
djcapelis, you are still taking things out of context. When I talked about Free software- I was talking about Free software in THIS INDUSTRY. Not the O/S Market. It seems you keep proving my point. You talk about Disney working on rewriting win32 to allow Photoshop and other programs to run on Linux- Well these are the breakthroughs that need to be made (Not in progress) before I can safely switch over. I said several; times- it's not Linux or Unix I have a problem with. Its if I ran a Linux box I could only run a few programs on it for my needs. In the working envirenment I need all or most of my computeres to be similar so that I can jump in anywhere and get my work done and not have to render on one and be stuck ton being able to work on another because I dont have the software. I also need to have several people working on the same project at once and compatiblity/ productivity limitations can be a major hastle.
When I talk about REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE, it's not to put you down (though the thought crossed my mind- HA HA- hope you can take a joke and not take that personal too!) I Talk about real world experience because there are situations that are beyond your (and my) control. Like being COMPATIBLE with other Production Companies and Corporate Client's equipment, software, and what have you. Believe it or not, I have spent thousands of extra money (beyond what I needed to for the task) just to get compatible stuff. When you only work on your stuff- these things aren't an issue and the thought probably never entered your mind (ant thats not a put down)
As far as this quote from me:
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upgrades for multiple platforms of the same software.
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thats pretty stupid to buy the same software for multiple o/s's.. buy it for the one to conquer the rest.
Are you telling me that you can rewrite the code of Photoshop and Aftereffects all by yourself (............)
Sorry to inform you- I can't. Ive been in situations where we ran DEC Alpha's and Intel Processors Stuff and had to purchase multiple copies of software because they don't run the same way. I'm sure unix and Windows require separate versions too. So Why would you call me stupid. If you could rewrite the code yourself, send me a copy. I'd love to use it.
As far as my background. I'll start by saying you haven't proven anything to me either. I don't know you from a Hole in the wall. So where in the same vote. I also agree there are plenty of people out there that do a better job of occupying space than contributing to the industry. I told you the kind of work I do. Besides 3D and 2D Graphics and Effects, I also Design and Program Multimedia CD & Web Stuff as well as DVD's. I have successfully been self employed since getting out of college. Try that as a hack. I know plenty of better people than me, but very few of them compete in the same market as me (at least in my area). I have clients all over the US and in Europe. So I have some Idea what I'm talking about. Besides being a graphic artist, I consult several clients on hardware and software solutions for their businesses. (And no matter how you or I feel, you have to consider the end user- many of them could never deal with Linux, they have enough trouble turing the computer on and checking email.)
I'd rather be the Billionaire than work for the billionaire!
djcapelis, I don't see this conversation going any where. I followed my own advise and reread the thread. You've been disagreeing with almost every post. So I don't think your really open minded to What others are using (as you asked) Maybe you'd say the same about me- hey its your right! I will read your responses (out of courtesy) but unless you offer something new here- I'm done.
EXCEPT FOR ONE THING-
No one has touched the topic I brought forth- I thought we were supposed to use 3DS for all of the 3D in the competition. All the posts in the beginning sounded like you guys use other stuff. Everyone seemed to avoid that part of my posts. So whats up with that?