QUOTE (redmonke255 @ Apr 12 2008 at 12:46 PM)

I've never understood why they're so expensive.

Still, it is the only product I know of that can do it.

Because they're industry-standard. As Adobe figures it--the vast majority of Photoshop and Premiere licenses are pirated. However, with the widespread piracy, comes brand recognition and its place as a consumer and an industry standard. They make all their money off of businesses and schools--and they make tons of it. Last study I saw said that between 75% and 85% of Adobe's Photoshop program, Premiere program, and suites are pirated. They're not exactly objecting either--as they've not beefed up activation security. Really--being able to click "Register Never" sort of makes it very easy, as well as its availability on P2P networks.