truespace was the first 3D program I learned to use. I used it to make 3D cockpits of WW2 airplanes. That was version 2 or 3 I think. Kind of sad to hear that it's gone, but I'm kind of surprised it lasted this long.
Sketchup didn't need google. It was a great program on its own, which is why google bought it up. I still don't get why ms chose one of the most developmentally challenged 3d apps on the market to invest in. I can't believe they would have even considered putting it up against google/sketchup so it must have been for other…