[plug] Proposed tax on blank Cdr

[Quintin Lette]

So does this mean we have to start making applications for rebates everytime 
we burn something legal onto cd? I go through 50-100 cds a month in backing 
up data, burning Open Source Software (Linux Distros mainly) and am not 
infringing ANY copyright laws (ok so I have a huge mp3 collection but thats 
beside the point - and I don't burn that to cd anyway)

What a JOKE :-(

so I better buy up big on CDRs hey ;-)



On Tue, 21 Jan 2003 07:31 pm, Chris Caston wrote:
> There's an article in the Australian about a proposed tax on CDr and
> DVDr:
>
> http://australianit.news.com.au/articles/0,7204,5866158%5e16123%5e%5enbv%5e
>,00.html
>
> Personally I think this is uncalled for. I use my burner for the
> following purposes:
>
> * Weekly backup of home directory
> * To put utils and drivers on disc for customers
> * Backup of customers systems and documents
> * Distribute Open Source software
> * Copy Linux CD's (such as Debian and Knoppix)
> * Backup CD's that I have purchased to prevent scratching the original
> (I do NOT share copies but need to do this as I often leave discs on my
> desk outside of their packet)
>
> Other legitimate uses for CDr would include:
>
> * Storing personal photos
> * Storing your own music like if your an musician or band member
> * Storing personally produced video
> * Storing classical works such as Mozart.
> * Custom ghost images for corporate SOE's that use Windows and have
> purchased all the required licensees, "upgrade advantages" etc
> * Windows for fresh installs with slip streamed service packs and
> updates etc
> * Distributed of software that has been personally produced.
>
> regards,
>
> Chris Caston