The French Are Struggling Alright!

[David Farber <dave () farber net>]

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From: Newmedia () aol com
Date: March 14, 2006 11:51:04 AM EST
To: dave () farber net
Subject: The French Are Struggling Alright!

http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=30270

French tell Apple to open iTunes

Apple likely to say Non
By Nick Farrell: Tuesday 14 March 2006, 08:24

THE FRENCH government is on the verge of trying to force the maker of  
entertainment gear, Apple to open its digital juke box to rival players.
The French government is pushing through a law that enables consumers  
to legally use software that converts digital content into any format.

This would force Apple to open its proprietary iTunes to business  
rivals or face the music.

Apple is expected to throw its toys out of the pram if the law is  
enacted and withdraw its iTunes from France. Maybe Apple hopes that  
this will lead to mass migration of Apple refugees out of the country  
and bring the French computer-based art, design and music industry to  
its knees.

According to Reuters, the law has some other interesting bits. It  
will no longer be illegal to crack digital rights management if it is  
to enable the conversion from one format to another.

You can read the yarn here. µ



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