Hey there
as Sébastien suggested, I wouldn't split this thread. After we created a forum section, we would make this thread a sticky and then close it with the last post referring to the new forum section for new posts. If there are sticky-worthy elements contained in this thread, we can cut&paste them into new posts and then make them stickies.
I agree
E-Book Software is the right parent section for COPS.
Any suggestions for the forum title and description (in similar fashion to the other sections)?