Well, the point is mute. CL is using the tool. It is a done deal at this time. Just remember guys, when you buy software, YOU DO NOT OWN THE PROGRAM. You are buying a LICENSE TO USE THE SOFTWARE. That is why these companies can place limitations on the ability to resell the software. It is a fact of the business. Yes, there will be cracks out there that can be used to bypass the scheme. Yes, they are illegal, at least in the US. However, if it makes you feel better, download a crack, save it to disk, and keep it as a last case. I do not want to debate the ethicality (is that a word?) of this, but it is most likely your only recourse in the "what if" category. Oh yeah, regarding the person above who thought that when a company goes under that the copyright is no longer valid... That is completely and utterly wrong. If a company goes bankrupt, odds are good that one of the creditors will obtain ownership of the copyright, and can do with it as they want. If the company just goes out of business, teh copyright will most likely fall into the hands of the majority partner, owner, etc. who can do with it as they want. The copyright is still valid and enforceable. - Ray