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Maya Personal Learning Edition now available for Maya Complete 5
Maya Personal Learning Edition is a special version of MayaĆ software, which provides free access to Maya for non-commercial use. It will give 3D graphics and animation students, industry professionals, and those interested in breaking into the world of computer graphics (CG) an opportunity to explore all aspects of the award winning Maya Complete%u2122 software in a non-commercial capacity.