Apple Computer is on a tear and the fates seem to favor the Cupertino, CA-based company. News of two developments that are so squarely good news for the company came yesterday.
First, France has backed down on its demand for a law that would have forced Apple to open up its DRM system. The French Senate removed language from pending legislation that would have opened up Apple’s security system, a requirement that, if enacted, would have prompted Apple to stop doing business in the country. (On a weird side-note, French consumer groups will hold on May 7 a “silent” protest regarding the Senate’s removal of the language.)
Another big win for Apple emerged yesterday. It seems that the online music giant has prevailed in its fight with the record companies to keep the price of music downloads at $.99/each. I think Good Morning Silicon Valley’s John Murrell said it best when recapping these two victories: “The search continues for an irresistible force to match up against the immovable object that is Steve Jobs.”
Cynthia Brumfield at 11:18 AM|Comments(0)
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