Hi all,
First, let me thank Adam (Buffo) for taking the time to compose a complete and lengthy post on this topic. I don't have too much time these days for the kind of writing that Adam did, so it was good that he did some research, then took the time to make up a post.
Second, we have been offering LAStudio for free for all LD2000 users since 2002. You do need a "license file" for that software, and it is the same kind of "license file" (52KB bitmap file) that is used for LivePRO, LC-Flash, and LC-Max. Just request it by email and we will reply with it. LAStudio requires a license file so we can keep track of who is using it, and contact them in the future when updates come out.
Third, we have had LAStudio working on the FB3 for some time. We do still need to change a few things here and there before I would be comfortable with putting it out there in a large population. We may reduce and refine the feature set (for example, disabling the SR:Live since there is already a separate, newer, and better LiveQUICK for the FB anyway), but this work only takes days, not weeks or months.
If you have any questions about this, I would prefer direct emails, since I don't monitor forum posts all that much. And as always, if you don't have my email address, the best way to get in touch is to use our Contact form, which is
www.pangolin.com/contact
Best regards,
William Benner