[fprod south]

So there is a part of my computer that I paid for that I'm not allowed to touch? I guess I would have known that if I read software agreements before clicking "I agree".

I guess I just feel that the software development community hasn't deserved our assistance in protecting their property. Therefore I do not scrutinize peers for pirating.

Try writing to the company to see if they will give you authorization to finish your project. Worst it can hurt is the couple minutes it takes to write an email. Promise them some positive word of mouth, and let them know you'll purchase the software in the future when you have more use for it.