In Europe, film makers are reluctant to wean themselves from levies on equipment sales. From the consumer standpoint, the levies (i.e. taxes) are likely to grow, whereas the technology is likely to become cheaper. And then we would see some interesting developments in European cinema--perhaps a trend towards less obscure products for which more people would be willing to pay.

posted by Solveig Singleton @ 1:22 PM | DRM & Watermarks, etc., Tax-Funded IP

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