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Got it! Thanks. Regards Brendan
Dennis, I would like to use Dec Alpha, but of course must wait and see if Max will be able to run on it. Regards Brendan
Glen, What was the answer about Alpha?!! Regards Brendan
The Integraph TD's will run Windows NT for Intel. I have been looking at the TDZ's, they are expensive but are supposed to have great 3D Open GL hardware acceleration although the Dec Alpha processor is faster. Regards Brendan Williams
Good point. Regards BW
Dennis, Thanks for your reply. It's a bit frustrating isn't it? The Alpha would appear to be a great platform for 3dsmax, so I thought it would be a given that it would be supported from day one. Anyway, we have to purchase now, so I guess it will be…
Nik, Thanks for your reply. Regards Brendan Williams
Jonas, I have read the reports about 3DSMAX. When will we know if and when the DEC Alpha will be supported? We have put off hardware purchase for 2 months waiting for Siggraph, and I see that now it only says that announcements about risc chips will follow later. Do…
Thank you. Regards Brendan Williams
Jonas, Thanks for the information. Afraid I cant' visit Siggraph as I am living in Ireland so I would appreciate further information when it becomes available, as we need to know the answers to my questions posted in order to plan hardware purchasing. Regards Brendan Williams
HI Jonas, We currently use 3d studio 4 and plan to change operating systems to NT. I have a few questions: 1) I understand the next release of 3D Studo will be for Windows NT. When is the release planned? 2) Will 3D Studio take advantage of Open GL -…