It is true in some other countries, but not in the US. Canada is considering tripling the duty on blank discs and tapes. Mel On Wednesday, February 5, 2003, at 09:34 PM, Andrew Keller wrote: > At 1:29 PM -0800 2/5/03, T H wrote: >> I use an 800 mhz TiBook and bought a bunch of Maxell >> Music CD-R at Sam's Club. I've used them for both >> audio and data, and they work perfectly. > > Apparently, CD-R's that are labeled 'music' are exactly the same as > other CD-R's. The only difference is, and the reason they cost more, > is that a tax to the record companies, to compensate for piracy, is > included in the price. > > If this is just a rumor, I hope someone can confirm. > > _ > Andrew > > ---------- > G4ist, a listserv for discussion of everything G4. > FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/G4.html>. > Send a message to <G4-DIGEST at themacintoshguy.com> to switch to the > digest. > > XRouter | Share your DSL or cable modem between multiple computers! > Dr. Bott | Now $139.99 <http://www.drbott.com/prod/xrouter.html> > > Dr. Bott LLC 4-port USB Hub in translucent Graphite! > Dr. Bott LLC <http://www.drbott.com/prod/ghub.html> > > Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Canon Digital > Cameras | > --Quicksilver & refurbished G4's arriving daily! | and Camcorders!! > | > > MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only > $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! > <http://www.macresq.com> > > OS X News, Dr.Mac, Forums, Tutorials, Tips, Hints, FAQ?s - > http://www.osxfaq.com >