Hi LOTR
Exactly when? Impossible to say, of course.

However, the point of FW is not to "sidestep" DRM, but to continue the spirit and work of the current LW project.

If LW.com, the most valuable player in the whole LW.org project, gets knocked off-track by a dirty hit, the project can still continue.

So, IF (and I hope it is a BIG "if") the leaders of LW.com are in effect unfairly forced to restrict the network because they cannot risk the expenses of asking the US courts to confirm their innocence, then FW will have done much to preserve and continue the goals of LW.org.

So, IMHO, I think of FW as the second string player who might have to quarterback a team because the star was taken out by a cheap shot. The 2nd string might have fantasies of improving on the work of the star, but frankly I'm pleased that the main FW folks are being sensible and not trying to fantasize about the uncertain future.

On the other hand, FW has shown a very responsible and credible character by concentrating on getting the present job done. If innovation is considered in the future, I'll be quite interested because they've proven their credibility.

In other words, I'm glad FW has avoided becoming a prima-donna's club