Apple calls French cheese loving pirates

Well, not really but Apple did tell Reuters that France's proposed law (which was recently passed by part of France's parliament) that would force the compnay to make iTunes purchased music play on MP3 players other than the iPod is little more than state approved piracy.

With a slight bit of snark Apple spokesperson Natalie Kerris said,
"iPod sales will likely increase as users freely upload their iPods with 'interoperable' music which cannot be adequately protected. Free movies for iPods should not be far behind."

Tell us how you really feel,
Apple.

There has been some speculation that Apple would likely pull out of the French market rather than abide by this law, since the market isn't that valuable.

[via iLounge.]