[Stiglr]

I know I can get Blender, for FREE, at any time.... and they upgrade their product much more often.

However: I'll gladly bump up my AC3D version, because I can actually *use* it and be productive. I certainly can't say the same for Blender.

A little perspective for those of you who think you're getting fleeced. Small concerns like this one have bills, too. Stop looking for a free ride. It's not as if this is a Microsoft product, which effectively FORCES you to upgrade every two years or so.