Sometimes, a step back from the chatter in the blogosphere is always informative, and, undoubtedly refreshing.

With respect to the noise about Microsoft beating Apple to the iPod patent punch, Lisa DiCarlo has a report on Forbes.com titled ' The Real Deal on Microsoft's Playlist Patent' that gives the truth about the entire iPod pattent kefluffle.

As usual, Forbes, and Forbes.com, show why they are one of the Internet's must-read business sites.