As it becomes more and more clear that Apple’s progressive image is paper thin, consumers can take a stance (or just feebly re-assert their will) thanks to a Norweigian hacker named Jon Lech Johansen (AKA “DVD-Jon”). Seems that our savior, who isn’t as attractive as he is brilliant (but who’s brilliance makes him SO HOT), and his company, doubleTwist, has given us back the gift of ol’ fashioned property ownership. That’s right – just one download stands between you and the mp3 interoperability of your dreams. Basically, doubleTwist enables users to play iTunes files on a whole gaggle of devices, including other mp3 players, cell phones, and video game consoles. So when you buy music, you can actually (*gasp*) use it. I haven’t given it the full trial run yet, but I still suggest that you get while the gettin’s good – there is a legal battle a-brewin’.