Thanks for the thoughts m' Lord.

Actually, My Computer manuafacurer continues to update its software well after the 'warranty period' and 'free support' expires. (now 5 years old!!) Also my Son's WINDOWS 95 machine STILL works as I PURCHASED the MS W95 software. It may no longer be supported - fine....... BUT IT STILL WORKS. and I can re-install if it goes wrong.

Even if I err by pressing the 'update' button, surley I should still be able to run software as purchased.... uninstall the 'update' so to speak. Nowhere was a 'trial' or expiration period nominated for the licence to use the PRO software. Maybe they should specify this, so 'normal guys' like me FULLY understand that the purchase is for a limited time. They should tell the whole story.

I never wanted anything for free..... (even though LW basic as a free service is quite good)

Thanks for the advice on modern software developers ethics. I agree that they need money to continue to develop, but give me my original PRO back!!! 18 bucks is still 18 bucks. Value is not the point.

Cheers.