[Julie in the rv mirror]

Originally Posted by ricgough

I do still feel that copyright has always been infringed via cassette though - I think the major difference is that it was done in a localised way - at least someone of a group of friends would have to buy it then mates would copy/ share and lend - if you really wanted something you would buy it though - borrowing and copying albums was usually artists you were less familiar with and wouldn't spend the cash upfront in the first place if it wasn't for the fact you'd heard a friend's copy or on the radio for free first.

I believe also, at least in the U.S., there are royalty fees paid on blank cassettes (blank music CD's, too, I think) to help make up for the lost revenue.