It looks like there may be some parties who would like Denmark to follow the French lead in relation to Apple DRM.
http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20060326-6463.htmlFollowing on the heels of France's legislative push for DRM interoperability comes word that Denmark is thinking along the same lines. Reportedly, Maersk and the country's largest telecommunications company, TDC, are speaking out in favor of such interoperability. Maersk and TDC are not only two of largest companies in Denmark, but they are amongst the largest and most powerful in Europe. Both also operate online music ventures.
Media attention has focused primarily on how the French legislation could affect Apple, and for good reason. The company owns both the world's most popular online music store and the massively successful iPod. The legislation is not Apple-specific, however. Rather, France (and now Denmark) is pushing for general DRM interoperability that would eliminate customer lock-in. This has led Apple to lash out at the legislation, with the company going so far as to charge France with promoting state-sponsored piracy. The real issue is competition, however, and Apple clearly prefers that its iTunes+iPod lock-in remain untouched.
Perhaps these countries should impose sanctions on Apple for acting against humanity in its selfish lust for cash and subsequent efforts to decry foul anything offering the consumers a choice.
