Wow, some people really are being a bit thick and ungrateful. No offense. As far as I can see things, what Ollie is asking all of us to do is very simple. The sharing, and sometimes selling, of bin files, or mixes/edits that contain bin files, is apparently what caused Stern to put the hammer down. If Ollie doesn't make an effort to discourage that, then people will keep doing it, and Stern will continue trying to find new ways to stop PB from working.
We all want Pinball Browser to continue working for Stern's newest games, and newest code updates, don't we? So stop complaining, and comply with Ollie's request in regards to bin files/firmware. While a bit of a hassle for some, it's completely reasonable given the circumstances. If you don't like it, then write your own PB-like program.
I really appreciate oga83's efforts. The creation of PB has added immeasurably to the pinball hobby, and if Ollie added a new clause that required me to cluck like a chicken every time I used Pinball Browser, then I'd be happy to.