I think, logging in after just one day and seeing this thread, it shows that there is great interest and support here. That's a huge plus point.
(1) Am I prepared to put cash in? Well even as of today I have maybe hundreds of BD's, thousands of euros / pounds / leva (choose your currency!), at stake. And more importantly in fact I also have great feelings of loyalty to the brand. So the answer has to be yes, doesn't it.
(2) Is it financially viable for you guys? Don't know - but I suspect you would have to change to a subscription model, that is, when you buy, you get a program up to date "at that point" (including all OPD data!), then pay for updates.
(3) To know if you can legally (as opposed to morally) use Slysoft property, you need an Antiguan company lawyer to advise you - I doubt if Slysoft doesn't exist any more, more it's ceased trading, but I've no idea about Antigua and you need someone who does. If the company's in liquidation, what's to stop Fox buying it from the liquidator for $10 and owning the whole thing, just for example. Then they will come after anyone using "their" property. You need to know these things properly in my opinion. Of course, "operationally" you can take the programs and data but if you carry the business on and you are targeted what are the risks?
(4) I would not be using places like China or Russia to do business in. (My good friend in HK says you can't talk freely any more, more and more mainlanders are listening and you don't know who they are) Nearly all places that "resist" US law, are not really very safe without first to have very good connections. Server hosting is one thing, but you need access to banking, cash transfer, a legal vehicle if you guys create a partnership, and for these things you need a secure regulatory environment.
What are your assets? A great product, unique expertise, and a committed community. Those are big pluses so I don't want to sound only negative. But to create a "Slysoft New", when I look at the people you are up against, needs careful planning. This can sound political, but just a few rich people own the IP and run the US, and US law runs the world, this is reality.
Speaking on a personal level, if Slysoft was continued as a community of people like me who spend loads of money on films, both cinema and BD, and only want to watch "their" purchased material "their" way, this would be a really "positive" feeling - if this makes sense to you.
If you can find a way, I am behind you.
Cheers, Steve