I support anti-piracy, but I don't like the activation code idea. I use deskproto 3.0. They use dongle. I use Mimic 1.0. They need the program CD in drive to run Mimic. I use Cinema 4D XL 7.3. They need the temp serial # on invoice to get a permanent serial # to run beyond 30 days. All these protections are fine to me. On the other hand, I use Omnipage 8. They use activation code. I need to call them to get a new code every time when I reload the software due to computer crash. Very annoying! That is why I no longer use it. I use DeepPaint 3D 2.0. They also use activation code. I was not aware of this until I bought it. I would not upgrade this program. I am using win2000 pro and decide not to upgrade to win XP pro because of the activation code system MS is using. Bottom line is that I would only consider buying softwares from those companies who care about users' feelings when they find ways to protect their software from piracy.