Seems unlikely that running the lic. server was draining their resources - unless they were having trouble getting 486DX replacement parts. I agree that free CS2 might conceivably be an alternative to some instead of pirated newer versions. Throw in a $200 credit on an upgrade while they're at it and make lemonaid.

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