you're right phantom3D.. the time they last depends on the DVD brand and I have had some that went bad in a months time.. I used the PoserPro backup I made 3 times, as I had a few issues with my system and also learned that, on a Mac at least, DiskWarrior can really scr*w up PoserPro for some reason...

if worse comes to worse I can get a copy and just use my own Serial number as a I have a paid for license (after all, it is all you really own on any software or you could sell anyones software to anybody.. as pirates seem to do) and though you can not transfer a license you can have one backup and as of yet I have seen no restriction concerning where it came from as long as the license is one you paid for yourself..

I don't condone any type of piracy but this would seem to be in keeping with the spirit of the law.. so I am not worried about losing my ability to use PoserPro, as I stated above.. not the issue but one of fairness in treating everyone equal.. as I see the problem anyway.. but I do thank you for your concern as I do everyone who has answered this thread.