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Company: Netscape Platform: PowerMac; Win95, 3.1, NT Plug-in cost: Free Developer tool: VRML Download from: http://www.paperinc.com/live3d | |||
The ironically named Paper Software had already built a solid reputation for its three-dimensional graphics software when Netscape absorbed the small company in February 1996. Under the wing of the browser giant, the Paper engine ers revamped and released existing software, WebFX, under the new name Live3D, a VRML plug-in that will ship with Netscape Navigator 3.0. Although Live3D is still in beta, it's relatively bug-free - even on the Mac (Did you catch that? It's bug-free on the Mac!). And while one of its rivals, Cosmo Player, scores slightly higher on the stability and usability chart s, Live3D's cross-platform availability wins big points in our compatibility book. Of course, there's still a lingering question of "Why?" In the VRML world, there isn't a whole lot to look at just yet, and certainly nothing useful. But if you're intent on trying anyhow, Live3D may be the way to go. And if you're a Mac-ophile, it's t he only way. | ||||
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