[Robadob]

This was also set in stone before everyone had a internet connection capable of downloading regular and possibly large software updates. The convenience and feasibility of smaller/incremental updates (rather than yearly large version updates) has completely changed the distribution possibilities, and with that one has to expect changes to the way such software is bought/sold/rented.

[72deluxe]

This is very true - I wonder if the majority of Windows "enterprise" software is embracing this or whether they are still waiting for purchase orders before shipping out CDs?