I've read Henry's response and other responses. Since I made a claim, I'll reply to Henry's response. Now Henry's much clearer, about what he was talking about. Now he explains, the actual problems with cracked "heavily-protected software". He's made a case now, narrowed his focus, and he's more informative. That's "on the merits", not just one opinion versus another. It was not reasonable, to expect everyone in a general vintage-computing list, to know the history of Apple II software protection. I surely don't, now I learned something. As I said, I was unhappy about the tone of his first remarks, they lacked facts and context. His next post was more thoughtful and informative, and he apologized for the misunderstanding. That's fine with me, thank you. As for my suggestion about "advertising" and Henry's response "I'm not sure what you mean?" Well, if I explain "here's why I think you were promoting your business and this product" - then I'll publicly embarrass Mr. Courbis, who is conciliatory and has an explanation. So I'll say again, his second post offers clarifying information. It separates his business interests from his clear enthusiasm for this upcoming product, which apparently isn't a product-to-sell (?). And apparently, a list of phone numbers and Web links is his normal email "signature". But Henry... here's what confuses me... "/end shameless plug" and that list following, did confuse me a bit about your intentions. It's humorous, but... And, um, "I think my lack of posting about actual products I sell speaks for itself." That's unintentionally humorous. I only have two emails from you, now - how do I know what you DON'T say? Live and learn, as they say. Thanks for your patient and polite explanation and clarifications. Back to vintage computing. But first - There's nothing wrong with doing business in vintage computing. I do so myself on *my* Web site. It's a challenge to keep some of the business side, out of my correspondence in general-discussion groups. I do so, so people can have some trust in what I talk about, that there's merits to my words and considerations. But my Web pages are useful, that's their intention. It's a challenge, sometimes I don't succeed, but good will and focus on the merits works pretty well. Herb Johnson Herbert R. Johnson, New Jersey in the USA http://www.retrotechnology.com OR .net