iTunes 8.2.1 Breaks Palm PRE Sync

I don't know if I should feel sorry for Palm PRE users or just shove a
'serves you right' sandwich in their face. Why? Apple issued an
update to iTunes today, 8.2.1, that essentially disables syncing with
non-Apple devices, such as the good old PRE. I mean really, did you
think Apple wouldn't take action especially after the whole pinch to
zoom and expand fiasco? Then again, is that function truly
proprietary?

For those of you who are Palm PRE users and reading this post with
your bottom lip firmly planted underneath your front teeth from
frustration, the only solace I can offers is that you hold off on
upgrading your version of iTunes until a more reasonable and rational
resolve is had.