Why Did RIM Drop the Ball on Video for the Pearl?

Well, actually they did NOT.
There has been talk in the Pearl section questioning RIM not providing software or at least a "How To" in regards to getting videos on to the Pearl.
For months I have opined that it possibly has to do with RIM not wanting to get sued by the Studios for copyright violations, etc. The basis for my statement was, and remains, that if RIM provided software, a "how to" or references to Sites, etc. about converting movies for the Pearl, that the Studios would sue RIM as they have done against other sites or software producers. [E.g., DVD XCopy who were put out of business, their argument failing that their software simply allowed DVD owners to make a backup copy of legitimately owned DVDs].
IMHO the same goes for recording MP3's for the Pearl.
In contrast, Apple has avoided suits because, as far as I know, it provides or refers users only to video and music on its Site, that is available for a fee, part of which goes to the Studios and Recording Companies as licensing fees and royalties.
Considering the below, it seems to me that my suspicions and opinion are correct.
So that is why RIM has not provided us Pearl users with even a whisper of how to convert and get video and music on to the Pearl.
Make sense?
THE SECRET IS: To download Virtual Dub. Its Free.
Be careful of copyright laws.