Sounds like EA decided not to force constant-online-checks for copy protection but they STILL only allow 3 installs. >:( I liked Maxis but knowing EA, if you have to reinstall your OS 1 or 2x and buy a new PC another year they'll tell you you're SOL for authenticating 4th time, but Spore 2010 just came out, buy the upgrade.

Once again, the legal consumer takes it in the shorts.