Inexplicable

Microsoft's rollout of the new Zune player is not exactly getting a boost from their decision to create an alternative, non-transferable, Microsoft-issued currency to 1) Helpfully disguise the fact that Zune songs cost just 1/4 of a penny less than iTunes songs, and 2) Keep customers from getting their money's worth unless they buy music in increments of exactly $395.

I'm all for alternative currencies -- they're a great way to keep central banks from abusing their quasi-monopoly by manipulating inflation rates -- but I've just found one company I don't want to lead that particular revolution.