The ‘three strikes’ law passed by the French Parliament a few weeks ago has now been rejected by the French Constitutional Council. Finally, some sense, but for how long.
When the law was first voted on by the French National Assembly, it was rejected, only to be passed when it came time for them to vote on the law a second time around. The law was passed despite the EU disallowing such regulations among their members, only to now be disapproved by the French themselves.
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This weeks post is a little late, but with good reason…
iPhone 3GS
Apple is holding their annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in San Francisco, opening with their heavily anticipated keynote speech. The big announcement… a new iPhone to be released! Reaching our shores June 26th. The iPhone 3GS will look quite similar to the current iPhone but will include features such as a 3 mega-pixel camera that can take video, faster hardware and voice control. Now the question remains, to upgrade, or not to upgrade?
> Say Hello To The iPhone 3G S — “S” Is For Speed
> iPhone 3GS Complete Feature Guide
> Apple boosts iPhone line-up with new model
Palm Pre
Earlier this week Palm released their long awaited iPhone killer, the Palm Pre. The product has generally been welcomed to warm reviews, but with the announcement of Apple’s new iPhone, it’s looking like less of a threat. It does however provide a decent option for people not willing to give in to the iPhone craze. Success is important for the company that struggled to make it into the mobile market.
> Palm Pre review
> Here’s what’s wrong with the Palm Pre
> You Call 50,000 Palm Pres Sold A Success? Investors Don’t Think So.
‘Three Strikes’ French Internet Law
I wrote a post last month discussing the law France was attempting to pass that would essentially allow the government to block users internet access if they were suspected of downloading or sharing files illegally. This law has now been passed, despite the EU parliament declaring that these laws would be prohibited amongst EU members.
> ‘Three Strikes and Out’ French Internet Law Approved
> France Strikes Out: Approves Cutting People Off The Internet
Pirate Party joins EU Parliament
The Swedish Pirate Party has garnished enough votes in a recent election to gain a parliamentary seat in the EU. The increase in votes has come as a result of the great deal of publicity The Pirate Bay trial received earlier in the year.
> Swedish pirates capture EU seat
> Pirate Party Is Victorious, Joins European Parliament
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The French have gone and done it. The plan, by mini President Sarkozy, to disconnect users internet connection if they’re found downloading or sharing files illegally was approved by the same assembly that initially rejected it. The law, commonly referred to as the ‘three strikes’ law, will mean that pirates will be given two chances to stop their illegal behaviour before having their internet connection cut off. This is despite the EU deciding that such laws are prohibited among EU members.
