Here's a clue, fanboy. The conspiracy theory put forth by your "source" posits that MS is trying to lock out iPods in order to give its online music store an edge. There's no support for such a theory. The technology cited is optional and policy-driven by system administrators -- not Microsoft -- so, by all means, give my regards to Grassy Knoll...
I've never seen anything bring out the worst in otherwise compatible people like Mac/PC and creation/evolution. That's why I try not to discuss religion.
I believe that when I see them blocking the WMA format.