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#3DS MAX & Net Rendering

    21-Aug-95 20:07:10
To: Tim Fairbanks 102263,634
Tim: >> Just a couple of questions regarding Network rendering and the >> forthcoming 3D Studio MAX for Windows NT. There are a few things Autodesk has stated at Siggraph, these I will pass on to you. These are my interpretations of what I heard, so beware! :^) >> How will Network rendering be handled with MAX? Same as for DOS now. >> Will it be necessary for all Network PC's to be running Windows NT >> to create a "render farm"? Yes. >> Will it become necessary to purchase "slave" rendering licenses for >> these additional workstations? No, same as DOS now. >> Is it possible to use a combination of Windows NT and DOS workstations? No, NT only. >> How much RAM will be necessary for PC's using 2 or more processors? Same as one processor. The two processors just allow it to run faster, they don't take up more memory. Greg (out on a limb) Pyros