[olug] Fundraiser to make Blender Open Source

[Matthew G. Marsh]

On 20 Jul 2002, Adam Lassek wrote:

> Blender is a nice 3d modeling/animation studio for linux and windows.
> The UI is a bit different, but once you learn it its very useful and
> better than the standard toolbar/menu approach in my opinion.

OK - How does it compare to RenderMan3D (AutoDesk) or POV ? Just curious
because if it is in a similar ball park that would be a good investment.

> On Fri, 2002-07-19 at 20:15, Matthew G. Marsh wrote:
> > On 19 Jul 2002, floyd wrote:
> >
> > > I've seen a few Blenderheads at the meetings and thought there might be
> > > some interest in this. Blender, a very cool 3D program from the now
> > > defunct NaN software, is the focus of a drive to make it Open under the
> > > GPL. Ton Roosendaal sent this to all registered owners of Blender, but I
> > > thought I would forward this to the list.
> > >
> > > In a nutshell, they have to pony up 100k to the former investors to
> > > release the intellectual property. Once the money is raised, there will
> > > be a two week period where members get first crack at downloading the
> > > code. And then Blender is GLP and free to dl and hack to your heart's
> > > content.
> >
> > What is blender and why would I care?
> >
> > (I am always interested in helping out open sores projects but I would
> > like to know if this is worth it)
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > > I gave 50 bucks earlier today and hoped a few of you might do the same.
> >
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> > Email: mgm at midwestlinux.com
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Matthew G. Marsh,  President
Paktronix Systems LLC
1506 North 59th Street
Omaha  NE  68104
Phone: (402) 932-7250
Email: mgm at midwestlinux.com
WWW:  http://www.midwestlinux.com
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