June 13th, 2004 
Which program is best? - Read before posting.
Which is best?
Which should I choose?
3DSMax or C4D?
C4D or Maya?
...
These questions (among others) have been asked innumerous times and the threads simply get repeating themselves.
So, before you start a new thread related to this topic - although I strongly doubt it's necessary - do the following:
1) Perform a search. Either regarding the best software discussion or related to a specific program. Simple as that.
2) Read the following article which has been referred to innumerous times in this forum as well:
http://www.zaon.com/company/articles/3d_rendering.php
3) Get a trial of the programs.
Keep in mind that each person has a taste and a purpose for the program, so instead of just collecting opinions go after your own needs as explained in the article above.
-- malephika