Ban on MP3 Transmitters Lifted in the UK

What happened? Did the world roll out of bed and start making sense all of a sudden? First there were more rights issued for mobile phone users - then all of a sudden I read 'Ban on MP3 transmitters is lifted':

Ofcom is legalising the use of FM transmitters that allow iPods and other MP3 players to play through car radios.

The use of devices, such as Griffin's "iTrip", was banned in the UK as their transmissions can interfere with broadcasts by legal radio stations.

However, the device and other similar accessories for MP3 players have been widely available online.

Now certain FM transmitters, which can be tuned to spare frequencies, will be legal from 8 December.

Ofcom will also remove the need for a licence to use Citizens' Band radio.

The regulator's move follows a public consultation exercise...

Of course, Paul Miller points out that it took a while. Of course, if he thinks it's bad in the UK... it could be much, much worse elsewhere. The quantity of laws seem to follow the rule of taxes - always up, never down...

Still, today's looking like early Christmas for consumers everywhere.

'Can I have a public domain too? Yes, I'd like it supersized. Yes, I'll have it here, please.'