Re: Not quite so simple

OK then, swap the hacksaw in the analogy to an audio casette, cd, or even a dvd. I don't remember anyone banning the onward sale of those - ebay would take a massive hit if that were the case. These are equally easy (if not easier) to copy. Books would fall into this category too (though a bit more difficult and more hassle to copy!)

Effectively, if they changed it so you can't sell it on, the product (or licence) you purchase has an immediate tangible value of zero. Doesn't seem right to me.

This is where I don't really mind the whole software "phone home" thing. If it helps to reassure software houses that their software is only being used once then surely it will help bring down the cost of the software - I remember an argument that software piracy was inflating the cost. (in case anyone's missed it, I'm being deliberately cynical in that last point...)