'This was a deliberate action (albeit not very well thought out). A very deliberate action' It could also be considered a desperate action. This year, Sony will be posting their first yearly loss in 11 years. Last quarter's sales were down 46.5%. They've lost a ton of money making crap movies that bomb at the box-office. That, plus a general slowdown in plasma screens, digital cameras, etc, means they're losing money hand over fist. Am I glad? After this idiotic rootkit stunt, you bet I'm glad! mac