France to Discuss File Sharing Law

Iria · Feb 4, 2006, 12:23 AM

An inquiry into the French file sharing law that was passed late last year making peer-to-peer networks legal will be discussed at a hearing held by the Commission for Cultural Affairs and Commission for Economic Affairs. France's Culture Minister Renaud Donnedieu de Vabres will appear at the hearing.

The law would legalize the sharing of music and films as long as a flat fee of several euros per month is paid. Even with the promise of some compensation for file swappers' activities, the record industry says such a plan would undo years of work to combat piracy.
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Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	France to Discuss File Sharing Law An inquiry into the French file sharing law that was passed late last year making peer-to-peer networks legal will be discussed at a hearing held by the Commission for Cultural Affairs and Commission for Economic Affairs. France's Culture Minister Renaud Donnedieu de Vabres will appear at the hearing. The law would legalize the sharing of music and films as long as a flat fee of several euros per month is paid. Even with the promise of some compensation for file swappers' activities, the record industry says such a plan would undo years of work to combat piracy. ___________ Read More / Source: BetaNews