Just joined this group, am thinking of getting the Alphalite software. 
I've always been used to standalone controllers but need something that's more versatile! 
I currently have a 150mW DPSS, Cat LC I's (with a homemade servo diffraction gratings effect) and a PM21 controller. 
This is mainly a hobby for me, with a bit of hiring if I can get it(pays for such an expensive hobby) www.clublaser.co.uk

I enclose the link to some of the systems I've built over the years:  http://photos.yahoo.com/mazfg

Mazz

Oxford, UK