On Friday 12 September 2003 7:49 am, Leo Noordhuizen wrote: > What is said below about DAT recorders in Europe is complete nonsense. > I am from The Netherlands, and have been working a long time for > Philips who was (I think) the inventor of the DAT recorder. > The DAT recorder has never been a success. Also in Europe I think it is > virtually impossible to buy a recorder nowadays. Also the tapes are > probably not available any more. (And this situation already exists for > quite some years) > > So while agree-ing that we should be very aware of what our governments > do for whatever clear or unclear reason, we should use correct > arguments and examples. > > Regards, Leo Noordhuizen >
OK, I stand corrected, at least in the Netherlands. I had asked a relative from Denmark, about DAT, in Europe, and he told me it was a distribution standard there. As for tape availability, I agree (here at least) it isn't an "everyday item", - yet I bought one 2 weeks ago, for my DAT backup drive (computer backup). It was $8 Cdn. Your comment that it is complete nonsence is a bit too strong perhaps, - even though from your own perspective it may seem incorrect. There is a difference. The RIAA actions, however, are absolutely still as I stated. Joregn [EMAIL PROTECTED]
