Hi I've owned a copy of Poser since version 2 and I fully understand CL need to protect themselves, but I really have a problem that in that I purchased the PPP, which to say the least is buggy, when it was first released. Now to get the bug-fix update when it's released I have to start using CL protection scheme...I don't like the idea of having something on my machines that I can't delete if the need arises. I work mainly with animations. I seem to go through hard drives almost like TP, so I'm constantly installing new drives. I don't like the idea of having to call home every time I upgrade or change out a drive. CL keeps saying this will be painless..it's never painless to have to keep calling home to check in and see if it's ok to use the software I paid for. As it stands now I probably will not upgrade my PPP and will probably uninstall it and see what kind of coaster it will make. The same goes for a new version of Poser. The sad part is I really enjoy the program. Ed