A US technology association has labeled a new French law requiring “interoperability” of devices like Apple’s iPod music player as “attack on intellectual property rights” of all companies, an AFP report said.

The French government’s passage of a controversial law last week could force Apple Computer Inc. to loosen ties between the iPod and music purchased on iTunes, a move that has left analysts wondering whether the company will comply or close its business in France.

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More Americans than ever own at least one MP3 player, a trend driven largely by sales to younger people, a survey has found. According to research by Ipsos, one in five Americans over the age of 12 owns a digital-music device while one in 20 has more than one player.

While Warren Buffett was busy giving away money last week, the Fed bestowed upon the market its own gift, by appearing to soften its stance toward increased rate hikes. Stocks as a result enjoyed a strong one-day rally that left indices in positive territory heading into the holiday.

A US technology association has labeled a new French law requiring ‘interoperability’ of devices like Apple’s iPod music player as ‘attack on intellectual property rights’ of all companies. -

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