I still read that they were thinking of making a 3ds max version for mac. There have been no updates. Are they going to make one?? If so by when can we expect it? Everyone wants me to pay around $200-$300 to install windows 7 onto my mac 😞
Echo here on the Max on Mac issue. Unless there is some way to make the port bennefit the giant masses of PC-using Max users, this would be an idea I won't support. I don't want my money going to time spent on porting anything that already exists to Mac unless it is done in parrallel with and expanded above and beyond current efforts on improving/enhancing Max in general ON A PC.
In other words, the Max community doesn't want to spend thousands of dollars and years waiting for dismal updates only so that the Mac community can finally use Max natively. We want our money to go into enhancements that come back into helping us fill our pockets back up so we can continue the cycle.
If you can afford 3ds Max and a Mac... you can certainly afford a PC or the options Steve mentioned.
They'll likely take the same path as the more recently re-introduced AutoCAD for Mac: separate out the core program from the UI, allowing the development of both while minimizing the amount of rework/cost. The trouble is the initial Mac releases won't be anywhere near the current Win version as the Mac UI would have to be constructed from the ground up. So like the AutoCAD product users will see it as useless, or crippled even though its not a matter of clicking a toggle to turn those features on.
In short, it'll be done when it makes economic sense to do so. Give the subject an occaisonal poke to let them know the level of interest but don't expect miracles. *If* it does see the light of day don't be quick to compare it feature-to-feature with the Win version.