21.B)[Same Question, clarified] If the system uses unique hardware identifiers, then what part of our hardware does it identify us by? I upgrade my motherboard, CPU, everything, every chance I possibly get. My system doesn't retain any components of previous incarnations within 8 or 9 months... that is to say, the longest a single piece of hardware remains on my system is usually 8 or 9 months... a year, TOPS. If you are identifying us by our hardware, then how do you account for people like myself? Do we simply "get the shaft" because we like to have an upgraded system, and therefor have to go through an insane hassle everytime we even consider an upgrade?