Just tried again.
Activation server still down.
Not what I'm used to with Stardock.
Maybe their service is slipping.
Having bought well over 30 licenses of Start8 and Start10 in the last 18 months I'm beginning to thing this company is losing it's way. They've taken my money this time but there is nothing to show for it!.
Maybe I'll give my clients (free) Classic instead although it's not so Windows 7ey.
Charles