heyo,

how come the authorization and or seriel numbers for my free avid doesn't work?   can i get another set of numbers?  can Avid release any restrictions caused by requiring these numbers on the free stuff?  any way you can help is appreciated.

Avid Free DV has been discontinued.  The authorization codes are no longer available from Avid.  Technically, according to the EULA, the codes cannot be distributed by a 3rd party either.  However, you "might" be able to find some online, although again, not authorized.  For more information:

http://www.avid.com/exchange/forums/thread/278451.aspx