So, when is the release date; and will there be an opt-out?

How about PasswordVault by Lava Software --> http://www.lavasoftware.com/PasswordVault
They have binaries for Windows, Linux, Mac
There's also a portable version to put on a USB stick that will sync up with the Desktop version.
You can categorize you passwords and it has auto-fill features, amongst other features.

I don't understand why the Apple's mouse is such a big deal. I'm sure that most people buy an aftermarket mouse instead of using the one that ships with their new computer anyhow. Personally, I use this mouse with my MAC --> http://www.macally.com/spec/usb/input_device/rfmou se.html

Right clicking and scrolling work just fine!