March 24, 2006
France Takes a Bite Out of Apple
French lawmakers approved copyright legislation that requires online music sellers to make songs available for use on any digital player. The legislation has sparked criticism from companies and debate abroad.
French lawmakers approved copyright legislation that requires online music sellers to make songs available for use on any digital player. The measure passed in the National Assembly and will now move to the Senate for debate and a vote. The vote is expected in May.
The law would force Apple Computer to make the songs it sells at its iTunes music store playable on devices that compete with its iPod. Apple has responded negatively to the legislation calling it, “state-sponsored piracy."
Meanwhile, the debate over the law has spilled out beyond France’s borders. France is pushing the European Union to adopt similar legislation, while across the Atlantic, representatives in the United States have condemned the French legislation.
Related Articles:
Challenge to iPod Restrictions Advances in French Legislature
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/03/22/technology/22ipod.html
Apple's Core Problem with France
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/newsnight/4837834.stm
Apple Calls French Law 'State-Sponsored Piracy'
http://news.com.com/Apple+calls+French+law+state-sponsored+piracy/2100-1025_3-6052754.html
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