Leave it to the French to screw up the works. There are better ways to make changes to a business model than to try and force that model in your little area via a new law. I did not need to read anything to know that it attempting this, the response from Apple will predictably be to shutdown the service in that area. This is only going to hurt the French consumers, not force Apple to do anything.
Once again, the focus is on the wrong people. Apple's response will not be against the consumers, but for it's relationship with the music and movie industry. In order to ensure that Apple continues to receive their support, Apple must ensure that the way they secure those files remains intact. This proposed law would change that and until a true fair use law comes into play in the US (yeah right) Apple will have no choice but to walk away from France.
Simply a bone-headed move on France's part.
Ciao.
Mac Rumors: French Law to Open iTunes?
Wednesday, March 15, 2006
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