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French Government May Subsidize Music Downloads

Posted by Soulskill on from the opening-a-new-front dept.

angry tapir writes "The European Commission has approved a French program to subsidize legal music downloads for young people. The Carte Musique scheme gives €25 (US$35) to French residents aged 12 to 25 to spend on music downloads or subscription services. Young people can purchase a €50 card for just €25, with the balance paid by the state."

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  1. Re:I guess that means by Gothmolly · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    It's not a money grab if people are throwing money at you. I bet you blame the US Health Care industry for charging too much too.

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  2. Re:I guess that means by BasilBrush · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    5 million is chump change to Apple.

  3. Re:I guess that means by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    They subsidise heating for old people because it's particularly relevant to them and a large percentage of old people don't have much money to splash around. Given that logic, maybe it's not a bad thing if they subsidise music for young people, because it's particularly relevant to them and a large percentage of young people don't have much money to splash around.