I dont see the issue with ED requiring the DVD to be activated to secure there IP, i personally reinstall my OS every few months for either hardware updates or just to start a fresh due to clutter which in turn requires activation.
One click with the mouse and its activated, problem solved it will be the same with Blackshark.
People are making the DVD activation sound like a couple of large KGB agents will turn up at your house get out the thumb screws and demand that you give them your serial number for clarification or else! :lol:
Anyway just my two rubles.