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#LensFX and Networks

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#148818From: Mike KelleyJan 24, 1995 3:50 PM
It occurs to me that, before I start bad-mouthing Digimation (after all, I've been a very vocal supporter so far of Bones Pro), I should get my facts straight, so I thought I'd lay out a proposition for you to see how you'd react. I'd like to buy LensFX, with or without a dongle. However, I have two machines networked together. My slave machine only exists to render 3D Studio stuff — I'll buy a 200mz Pentium when it's available and eliminate the network hassle (although Lantastic seems to work very nice for me). If I can only run LensFX on one machine it ain't worth it to me — kind of negates the whole point of me trying to soup up my animation speed. Paying an additional $300 just for a rendering slave machine to run LensFX obviously isn't reasonable. I can see some sort of network license, say the original $300 and then a per machine fee that would then be fair to both the large users as well as the small guys, like me. I'd say that $50 per extra machine would seem reasonable, but I guess I'd be willing to spend as much as $100 more. So, what do you think?
#148949From: Digimation – David AvgikJan 25, 1995 8:59 AM
Hi Mike, Sorry, my hands are tied since the pricing has been set. LenZFX – single user $395 LenZFX Pro – multi use version $795 Of course we will upgrade LenZFX to LenZFX Pro for the difference. I think that people who use the software agree that it's terrific and worth the money. David – Digimation
#149190From: James Coulter[Mindscape]Jan 26, 1995 10:37 AM
I would like to support Mike's suggestion. > Sorry, my hands are tied < In these times, it is important for a company to be flexible to the needs of its customers. Could you at least pass this proposal along to the relevant personel and post their response back here? Thanks. — James — Choreo Motion —
#150403From: Digimation – David AvgikFeb 1, 1995 10:26 AM
Hi James, Consider the idea passed on to the developer. Thanks for your feedback. David – Digimation