If something doesn't do what you want it to do (i.e. allow you to copy music files), then don't buy it. Go with the compitition, or avoid upgrading. Consumers (that know what it is) don't like DRM. If the companies pushing it don't make any sales, DRM will die quickly. The latest version isn't always the best version, and as long a significant number of people won't "upgrade" than companies like Nokia will have to continue to support older products, while redesigning their new ones to do what their customer base wants them to do.
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The solution lies in economics
If something doesn't do what you want it to do (i.e. allow you to copy music files), then don't buy it. Go with the compitition, or avoid upgrading. Consumers (that know what it is) don't like DRM. If the companies pushing it don't make any sales, DRM will die quickly. The latest version isn't always the best version, and as long a significant number of people won't "upgrade" than companies like Nokia will have to continue to support older products, while redesigning their new ones to do what their customer base wants them to do.