3d Animation and video Editing

[John Chapman]

I am a huge linux fan and want to switch my entire computer system to 
linux based software.  However,  i have not found a 3d animation suite 
that compares to NewTeks Lightwave 3d or a video editing suite 
comparable to NewTeks VideoToaster or Adobe Premeire.  If any one knows 
of a descent software package please let me know.  The few I have found 
do not meet my needs.

John Chapman