Interesting though this philosophical discussion about software piracy is, it has nothing at all to do with why I posted the letter in the first place. Which was to try to get some useful and practical ideas on how to reduce the effect of piracy on FBII /FBIII. I was actually trying to keep the discussion relevant to this list. I you want to philosophise, come to Hyde Park Corner in London (England) on a Sunday. And no, don't start off a new thread about this ! Phil Yates Phil.Yates@...