#Lightwave for the PC
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Could someone tell me if NewTek is coming out with a Lightwave program
for the PC. I had heard rumors from some people that NewTek had
plans on releasing it in December of '94, but these people have
turned out to be unreliable in the past. I am ready to purchase a
3-D program but I've been waiting all too patiently for Lightwave
because I've used it in the past. Should I buy another program?
The lightwave 'core' is already ported to the PC and other Win NT
platforms (MIPS, Alpha). This is the ScreamerNet software. There is
also work being done on the front end of Lightwave and on the Modeler
programs to allow you run lightwave on these machines native, without
having to use an Amiga to create models, scenes, etc. While the
process seems to be taking longer than expected, I would expect to
see the PC version out soon (check with NewTek for an official date,
if any).
In the mean time, if you decide to stick with LightWave, you may
consider tying your amiga into a network with some NT machines, as a
LOT of progress could be made in setting up and getting familiar with
the PC's and the Network, and the resultant system could be used with
ScreamerNet. Also, once the system was set up, you could quickly
'jump ship' to a PC rendering product without having to set up all
the machines.
There will be a Windows NT version of LightWave available 'real soon
now'. As soon as Newtek has control of the Flyer situation. They are
estimating February, with a list price of $995. Any Flyer dealer
should be able to get it for you. They will also be releasing an SGI
version. If I can help, I can be reached here or at (203) 270-9000.