War breaks out in France: At least it beats fighting over oil.

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Critics of the draft law say legislators have no business forcing Apple to share its proprietary format, which most customers are aware of when they choose to buy an iPod. But consumer groups argue that the only way to give customers real choice is to break open the restrictions.

iPods. French lawmakers are considering that would force Apple to share the proprietary formats that prevent iTunes Music Store-purchased songs from playing on anything but iPods. Or something like that. And Sony too, same thing. Kinda. I guess.