the whole piracy-raising-software-prices thing is like the piracy-raising-record-prices thing. it's a bunch of bullcrap. as anyone who wants to remembers (not the RIAA or Metallica), a CD cost $20 in 1992 just like it costs $20 now. and, i'm sorry, but no CD is worth $20. not for the 10 mediocre songs and one good one that you get on any average CD. and, actually, piracy has HELPED record sales. more bands are making more money now than they were before. why? because people can find out if they like the band or not before they buy the CD. make good music? you'll sell CDs. make a good piece of software? you'll sell copies.