@platypus As someone who collects devices from the early 2000s, when a lot of software was already starting to be distributed online only, yes, it's almost all gone without a trace. Sure, you might find the occasional forum post _referring_ to it, but all the links are long, long dead. Just as I've also seen videos I've been actively watching disappear without a trace.
I try really hard to archive anything important to me, as I know it's current source will dry up.
....*grumble grumble* "DMCA" mother f... *grumble grumble* "DRM" bullsh... *grumble*