How is this different than any other piece of software you buy? If I bought Windows 95, it doesn't mean I get Windows 98 or 2000. If I buy Photoshop 5, it doesn't mean I get Photoshop 6.

It's different cuz it is not obvious (or wasn't) when you first order. I wasn't slating it, it was just a reminder to make sure people go for the right option.

I have to disagree about your argument, though. Paint Shop Pro doesn't push you to upgrade to the lastest version every time you log onto the web. There is no warning on MusicMatch when you upgrade that you've already hit your limit and that from that point on you'll get annoying messages. And, take the empeg, you don't have to pay for the latest software upgrade for that, do you?