Zune off Tune?

clipped from news.bbc.co.uk Microsoft Zune affected by 'bug' An unidentified software bug has affected 30GB first generation versions of the Microsoft Zune digital media player. The company appears baffled by the cause but on its website said it is aware of the problem and is working to correct it. The problem is apparently a worldwide one with customers reporting their devices freeze when booted. The Zune was launched in 2006 as Microsoft's contender to Apple's iPod. Discussing the cause on some user forums, some owners have said they believe the problems are due it being the first time the Zune will have updated its calendars following a Leap year. The company issued the following status update on its support website for the device. "Customers using the Zune 30 might experience problems starting their players. "We're aware of the problem and are working to correct it. "The Zune Social might be slow or inaccessible. "Sorry for the inconvenience, and thanks for your patience."