The issue is more like this.
If you don't know what a splay tree is you will never know when to use one. It's a problem of not knowing what you don't know. It is very rare that you will need a datastructure and then go find one. You will use the tools you have to solve the problems in front of you.

Well... first you have to find their command and control channels. Then you have to figure out how they work. Many times the command and control is both distributed and encrypted so it is very hard to "chop the head off"

This is why writing software is more than simply learning a language. You also have to learn how the machine works.

Also, this isn't a problem with binary representation. You have the same issue with decimal representation. Try dividing 10/3 and then performing a bunch of math on it.

Perhaps more importantly...
All those people are using server resources and bandwidth which cost money.
In this case people who try before they buy are costing the developer real money.

Isn't there some way to punish companies for this sort of thing? Advertising false data is illegal shouldn't this be as well?

Besides the fact that this shouldn't be illegal...

The most frightening part of this is that you can kill someone and get less jail time. How can this be seen as a greater threat to society than killing someone?

Anyone have a torrent link for this?

Huh? why the heck would you want your keyboard to light up?
It was bad enough when they stared putting leds in your damn mouse. wtf