There's a bigger win for consumers here (Score 0)

I agree that the settlement is complete bs in terms of figures. However, don't forget that Sony and other record labels are more cautious about forcing DRM down consumer's throats, and I think it's likely that this rootkit has a lot to do with it. If this ruling means that Amazon can start selling DRM free music under a subscription model (and probably iTunes as well - who knows, Apple might even provide a legal de-DRM tool for existing music you bought), then I think the fact that 'we won the DRM war' should be seen as a good settlement as well.

But I guess we'll have to wait and see what the labels decide.