Best $15 dollars I've ever spent on software, even better knowing it was voluntary after 7 years of 'trial' use.
I think this is part of the reason many people haven't purchased their CD-Wave license (and one of the reasons I started this thread): misunderstanding of the license requirements. Purchasing a license if using the program beyond the 31-day trial period is not voluntary - it's compulsory to satisfy the terms of the license. The author simply chose not to implement software mechanisms (like crippling the software after 31-days, or providing a limited-functionality demo) to compel people to purchase the license. Nonetheless, users are obligated to purchase the license if they continue to use the software beyond the trial period.
Just for reference, how many people have paid for other software they use (Cubase, Wavelab, Adobe Premiere, or official versions of Microsoft Windows, for that matter)? How many people copy (studio) CDs or DVDs (without buying the originals)?
It is all a slippery slope. I'm not saying where I am on that slope, just making a comment. I do agree that it can't hurt to buy CDwave, though, especially given how much we use it and the reasonable price.
Richard