Dunno what all the fuss is about, I have virtual drives left right and centre , Daemon tools open and running etc. and yet starforce has caused me Zero, nil, nada, none, not a sausage in the way of problems.
I have an early release copy of SHIII with Starforce included.
Not sure, but I think X3 may also have Starforce protection, it too works fine.
Not saying it's A OK for everyone, but be aware it doesnt cause problems for everyone either.
I wonder how many of those with major complaints about Starforce actually paid for a legal copy of the software it is protecting, and how many downloaded a ripped torrent.
It may be dependant on the brand/type of DVD player/burner you have too.