Softimage?

Thinking of buying xsi foundation. Does it work on xp home version of windows? Where in uk can I get it cheaper than their website. ? Is the free mod tool usefull? Thanks

They say that pro is needed... is it really, I don't know:

http://www.softimage.com/support/xsi/system_requirements/v6_0_windows_xp/default.aspx

There's also FREE 30-day trial, so you can test it out yourself:

http://www.softimage.com/products/xsi/free_trial/default.aspx