RealNetworks dumps microsoft..ouch

Digital Music News: Has reported the following interesting tid-bit.........sounds like painful change, may be forced upon the industry.........

"SanDisk Rhapsody represents a significant departure from a previous, Microsoft-powered Janus portability solution. Moving forward, RealNetworks will replace the Microsoft system with its own, homegrown protections. That will theoretically reduce software glitches that stemmed from the use of a third-party protection system, though SanDisk indicated that the player will also work with Janus-powered stores. Meanwhile, Microsoft is creating the same, closed approach with the upcoming launch of Zune, expected in the November timetable. Part of the Microsoft system will include a-la-carte downloads, though SanDisk Rhapsody will be focused on portable access to rented collections."