No offense to you all, but this is really not much different than what we all go through with..say..our credit cards. Anytime I want to do something, like check my account, or change something on my account, I have to go through a security check in. Social Security number, mother's maiden name...whatever. I agree that any sort of security device is a pain in the ass, but what is the alternative....no poser at all, no programs created by the smaller companies, because they can't fight the warez sites. You are correct, we own the program, but don't we also own our bank accounts and the money inside them? To get to that money, we have to prove to the bank just who the hell we are. This really is no different. It protects them, protects us (by allowing us new and better software that doesn't always come from the big guys) and as long as it isnt' overly intrusive, is fine with me. Dragontales