just a quick question for all of you did you know that much of the software you use now has a similar "use check" installed? CuteFTP, Fireworks, Flash, (just to name a few)...The downloaded versions of those do have something similar installed... as for CL installing a "password checker" and it "not sending info across the net"...just exactly how will a password checker work if it doesnt send info somewhere? Its not very logical for anyone to say it does not send info...at the very least it would have to send the user IP (or computer name...which could include the windows pw) and the Poser password and the time (from your computer)..at the most (without being really harmful) it could send your name, what programs you have installed, and perhaps some other habits. I personally will NOT upgrade to this 4.03 nor will I buy the next version of Poser. I dont care what excuse they offer (read offer as "make up")...but thats just my opinion. Its my computer and if I dont want people to know whats on it..then its my choice! not some program or company! companies think its ok and justified to send out info from your computer...I pay my internet connection..NOT THEM! I bought this computer...NOT THEM! and I can choose to support a company if they try to do such to me...NOT THEM!..and I choose not to. ok..so that was more than .02...we'll call that .10 ;) sorry to hear this all tho, Im not an avid poser user, but I have bought every version since it first came out...I guess I'll miss 5.0. I certainly hope that Corel doesnt try such with its update thats due out soon for Bryce... sigh BT