I would like to add my voice to the confused Moonbiter. Why is the software bought here different than a car or a book or any other software? As Cruelty noted, these are the originals, not copies, and the original owner isn't using them any more... What's the problem here? I not only would have made the same mistake in accepting, I am somewhat perturbed to know I'm only leasing my software indefinitely, not owning it, and therefore can't give it away if/when I don't want it anymore. What if that person bought the software for the other person? If you can give someone software as gift unused, why does it matter if it's used? Sorry for the long-windedness, but I really am concerned.