Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Cash flows from operating activities
Net (loss) income	$ (21,533,000)	$ 14,739,000
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash used in operations
Depreciation and amortization	153,000	1,218,000
Net unrealized losses on investments	28,640,000
Deferred income taxes	(8,408,000)	(16,778,000)
Discounts earned on bonds		(1,000)
(Increase) decrease in current assets
Accounts receivable, net	(2,230,000)	1,166,000
Inventories	(9,000)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	21,000	157,000
Income tax receivable	212,000	(78,000)
Increase (decrease) in liabilities
Accounts payable	1,216,000	(98,000)
Accrued liabilities	(588,000)	(701,000)
Net cash used in operating activities	(2,497,000)	(814,000)
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(84,000)	(34,000)
Net cash used in investing activities	(84,000)	(34,000)
Cash flows from financing activities
Payment of real estate loan principal	(29,000)	(28,000)
Net cash used in financing activities	(29,000)	(28,000)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(2,610,000)	(876,000)
Cash and cash equivalents
Beginning of period	9,301,000	3,384,000
End of period	6,691,000	2,508,000
Interest paid during period	152,000	169,000
Net income taxes (refunded) paid during period	(121,000)	6,000
Subscription and Circulation [Member]
Increase (decrease) in liabilities
Deferred revenue arrangements	(227,000)	(149,000)
License and Maintenance [Member]
Increase (decrease) in liabilities
Deferred revenue arrangements	368,000	419,000
Installation Contracts [Member]
Increase (decrease) in liabilities
Deferred revenue arrangements	$ (112,000)	$ (708,000)