This depends to a certain extent on the software in question, but most of the developers have their own web sites where you can purchase directly, and get upgrades by providing the original email and key. Which means both that there will be a way around it for a lot of softwares, and that Handango is getting mad out of their own pocket by pushing customers away. OMG! It took me two more mouse clicks to get to my software - how inconvenient! (not)

I've also heard more than one developer complain about high fees on their end as well. Geez, these guys must be looking to disintermediate themselves.

For me, I've been gradually moving towards buying direct - more money in the hands of the folks really adding the value. I guess I'm totally there now.

Chris.