The news that MS is going to pay "protection money" to studios on every sale of the Zune doesn't make me happy:

The New York Times reports that Microsoft has cut a deal with Universal Music Group which will allow the music giant to get a percentage of the sale of its upcoming digital music player, Zune. The report says that the amount being paid to UMG is going to be at least $1 per $250 device. Microsoft is going to extend the same deal to others in the music business.

This will keep the studios in the extortion racket, and ensures that DRM stays on the industry's agenda. Apple isn't perfect here, but this will ensure that I won't be buying a Zune.

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