Sorry, obviously didn't read what you wrote, only what I thought you wrote. Doh.As for relicensing, Microsoft see ActiveSync as a propriety protocol they want to maximise control not necessarily revenue.
I would guarantee that the ActiveSync license includes a clause that Apple could not re-license the protocol. Microsoft would not want to loose control of the ActiveSync protocol.
The Angry Drunk Who said anything about re-licensing EAS? Apple licenses Active Sync to allow the iPhone to sync with Exchange Server. I haven't seen any proof that Apple is using EAS for MobileMe sync.