I just got the following email:
CHANGES FOR CODE COMPOSER STUDIO (CCS)
As a long-term Code Composer Studio IDE customer we value your dedication. Thank you for being a loyal customer. TI has great news regarding Code Composer Studio (CCS); effective today Texas Instruments will no longer charge for CCS licenses.
Going forward this means:
- You can upgrade simply by going to www.ti.com/ccstudio to download the latest CCSv7, install it and use it.
- You no longer need to use the myRegistered Software portal to manage licenses.
For questions see FAQ: http://www.ti.com/lsds/ti/tools-software/ccs-faq.page
For additional questions, please contact ccs_license_file_help@list.ti.com
Texas Instruments, Inc.
Given that not six months ago I paid $500.00 for this product, I can say it doesn't actually make me a fan... Seems the sales rep might have been able to offer that I might want to wait a bit. 
On the other hand, I am in support of making professonal tools available to the maker market at non-corporate prices. Now, if only someone could convince IAR to do the same!