It's kind of funny how complicated it gets- I don't see it as being that complex. You buy a piece of software. Purchase gives you certain rights. Those rights are outlined in the liscence. If you want to do something to or with the program or item, look in the liscence if you aren't sure if its kosher. If it has a clear answer, there you go. If it doesn't, ask the liscence issuer to clarify, and go by what they say. If you want rights above and beyond the liscence, work it out with the liscensor- it's their baby. I think "warez" is an inaccurate term to use in serious situations- it's slang, for one; and by its nature it implies that there is a difference between a program that someone "acqiures" improperly (i.e. without payment) and a stereo someone acquires improperly (i.e. through the window). The manner of acquisition may be different, but the action is the same, the intent is the same, and the crime is the same. All fancy slang aside, stealing is stealing. I mean, cmon- do you call a stolen car "wheelz"? ;]