>we had WMA support lined up as empeg before any SONICblue involvement

Yes. And I complained about it back then too.

http://cryptome.org/sdmi-attack.htm appears to be the future
of DRM, i.e. nothing except strong-arm legal tactics without
any technical measures whatsoever.

I'm pragmatic and realise you are doing this because you believe
it's commercially necessary. I just believe you are digging
your own grave.

Paul