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Open Letter to Coursera Founder Daphne Koller #mustread
by J.C. DE MARTIN May 12, 2013

May 12, 2013

On May 10th, CUCFA President Robert Meister sent the following open letter to Coursera founder Daphne Koller: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Can Venture Capital Deliver on the Promise of the Public University? An Open Letter to Daphne Koller, Co-Founder and Co-President of Coursera and Professor of Computer Science at Stanford University Dear Professor Koller, Because I share your vision of creating a world in which all have access to an excellent and empowering education, I would like to propose a new online course for you to make freely available through the Coursera platform. Its title is "The Implications of Coursera's For-Profit Business Model for Global Public Education." The goal of the course will be for the students enrolled in it to understand the real relation between Coursera's visionary mission---"to offer courses, in partnership with the worlds' top universities, to everyone for free"---and the logic of the strategic business plan that led Coursera to be named "The Best Startup of 2012" by TechCrunch last January. You and your company's compelling pitch to consumers suggests that the private sector--that is, venture capitalists and not taxpayers--can deliver a more equal world in which income will be based on the skills and knowledge people actually acquire rather than the artificial scarcity of credentials for which they are eligible and can afford to pay. It is natural to hope that in this more equal, and also more productive, world incomes could rise for everyone willing to acquire the necessary academic knowledge and take the tests to prove it. This, in fact, was exactly what was promised by the original California Master Plan for Higher Education using taxpayers' money when it was adopted in 1960. My proposed Coursera course will ask students to discover for themselves how and why John Doerr, and your other Venture Capitalists, are willing to provide an even greater abundance of knowledge in the service of greater economic and social equality than is the State of California, which clearly has the means to spend much more than it has cost your company to reach a worldwide enrollment in the millions. [...] Continua qui: http://cucfa.org/news/2013_may10.php

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Forbes: "New Zealand Government Announces That Software Will No Longer Be Patentable"
by J.C. DE MARTIN May 11, 2013

May 11, 2013

New Zealand Government Announces That Software Will No Longer Be Patentable by Reuven Cohen <http://www.forbes.com/sites/reuvencohen/>, Contributor TECH <http://www.forbes.com/technology> | 5/08/2013 @ 10:51PM|35,723 views In a bill passed earlier today, the Government of New Zealand announced that software in the country will no longer be patentable. New Zealand's largest IT representative body, the Institute of IT Professionals, expressed relief and said the decision removed a major barrier to software-led innovation. The policy was passed in a Supplementary Order Paper, which sets out proposed amendments to the existing Patents Bill. The order defines three basic principals. /(1) A computer program is not an invention and not a manner of manufacture for the purposes of this Act.// //(2) Subsection (1) prevents anything from being an invention or a manner of manufacture for the purposes of this Act only to the extent that a claim in a patent or an application relates to a computer program as such.// //(3) A claim in a patent or an application relates to a computer program as such if the actual contribution made by the alleged invention lies solely in it being a computer program./ [...] Continua qui: http://www.forbes.com/sites/reuvencohen/2013/05/08/new-zealand-government-a…

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Agcom: Internet e pubblicità online, avviata consultazione
by A Dicorinto May 10, 2013

May 10, 2013

[....] Tutti i soggetti interessati potranno compilare un semplice modulo, presente in un’apposita pagina del sito web dell’Autorità, e formulare le proprie osservazioni che saranno inviate all’Autorità ad un indirizzo di posta elettronica dedicato alla consultazione (consultagcom(a)agcom.it) L’Autorità aprirà anche un canale *Twitter* dedicato alla consultazione (#consultagcom). http://www.corrierecomunicazioni.it/it-world/21202_agcom-internet-e-pubblic…

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Paper su policy universitarie sull'accesso aperto: segnalazione
by Roberto Caso May 10, 2013

May 10, 2013

Cari, mi permetto di segnalarvi un mio paper in materia di policy universitarie sull'accesso aperto: http://eprints.biblio.unitn.it/4155/ Spero possa essere di qualche interesse. A presto, rc ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Roberto Caso Associate professor of Comparative Private Law University of Trento Faculty of Law LawTech Group Telephone: +39 0461 28 3881 Fax: +39 0461 28 1899 Address: Via Rosmini 27 - I - 38100 - TRENTO - ITALY Web: http://www.lawtech.jus.unitn.it/index.php/people/roberto-caso

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Open source Anonymous Whistleblowing Platform GlobaLeaks reaches 0.2 Alpha
by Matteo G.P. Flora May 10, 2013

May 10, 2013

Salve, siamo felici di annunciare il rilascio del software opensource di Anonymous Whistleblowing GlobaLeaks 0.2 Alpha. Il software GlobaLeaks è pensato per facilitare l'avvio di iniziative di trasparenza in diversi ambiti tra cui PA, media, attivismo, aziende. GlobaLeaks è un progetto del Centro Hermes per la Trasparenza e i Diritti Umani Digitali http://hermescenter.org, sviluppato grazie al supporto e ai contributi dell'Open Technology Fund http://www.opentechfund.org il fondo costutito dal Congresso degli Stati Uniti d'America attraverso il Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) come motore per incentivare e accrescere l'empowerment del concetto di cittadino digitale a favore di Internet come zona di libera informazione. In seguito il comunicato (in lingua inglese) per vostra opportuna conoscenza e con preghiera di diffusione :) -------------------------------------------- TL;DR - Executive Overview -------------------------------------------- GlobaLeaks is an open source project aimed at creating a worldwide, anonymous, censorship-resistant, distributed whistleblowing platform. We are pleased to announce the release version of GlobaLeaks 0.2, supported by U.S. Open Technology Fund: http://www.opentechfund.org. In addition to this, if you are an organization interested in setting up a whistleblowing initiative we are pleased to announce the "GlobaLeaks Fast Track Program", a quickstart program with on-site training for quick adoption and set-up. For more info: <https://globaleaks.org/> -------------------------------------------- What is GlobaLeaks? -------------------------------------------- GlobaLeaks is an open source whistleblowing suite built on the premise that Anonymous Whistleblowing can be easy and secure. The GlobaLeaks suite of software will empower people to stand up anonymously no matter what their definition of "whistleblowing" is. The person or organization running the software will be able to customize the platform to best suit its needs. GlobaLeaks is designed with flexibility in mind, while enabling maximum level of privacy and security by default. For more info: <https://globaleaks.org/> -------------------------------------------- Who we are? -------------------------------------------- The GlobaLeaks suite is developed and maintained within the The Hermes Center for Transparency and Digital Human Rights, a no-profit organization that develop and promote Transparency and Freedom-Enabling Technologies. <http://hermescenter.org/> -------------------------------------------- Complete Version -------------------------------------------- We are pleased to announce the release of GlobaLeaks 0.2 Anonymous Whistleblowing Software. GlobaLeaks enables organizations interested in running Whistleblowing initiatives to setup their own safe zone, where whistleblowers and recipients can exchange data. The software is provided for Linux with a ready-made system and network hardened installation. Thanks to Tor software, a GlobaLeaks node provides anonymity to whoever runs it and to Whistleblowers submitting information through it. Check it out now: https://globaleaks.org/ On the project's Wiki at https://github.com/globaleaks/GlobaLeaks/wiki you can find useful information on: - How to plan & organize your whistleblowing setup (this can be useful to journalist organization, hacktivists) - How to Install, configure, customize & troubleshoot GlobaLeaks (for technical people) - How to contribute to the development (for developers) - Understanding the Security Threat Model of GlobaLeaks (for security minded people) You can read about the functionalities currently implemented in our Changelog:https://github.com/globaleaks/GlobaLeaks/wiki/Changelog . Please note that this is an Alpha Release, so the software is expected to contain bugs! GlobaLeaks 0.2 is a young project, so we invite you to help us fixing the documentation, reviewing the code and discussing security issues. Check out our bug hunting page at https://globaleaks.org/bughunting/ For hackers that spot security bugs or get engaged in the development of GlobaLeaks we will be giving out USB keys of the Hermes Center with Tails preloaded :-) If you are an organization interested in setting up a whistleblowing initiative check out our GlobaLeaks Fast Track Program on our website. We will provide you with assistance in planning and implementing your Whistleblowing Site. GlobaLeaks 0.2 is a project supported by the Open Technology Fund: http://www.opentechfund.org GlobaLeaks 0.2 is a project by Hermes Center for Transparency and Digital Human Rights: http://logioshermes.org Contacts You can contact the Globaleaks team at info(a)globaleaks.org or on IRC on #globaleaks at irc.oftc.net -- Matteo G.P. Flora - The Fool srl - CEO & Founder C.so Magenta, 43 | 20123 Milano | http://thefool.it off. +39.02-00613665 | mob. +39.347.9676430 Direzione e Coordinamento Giacomini Investimenti S.p.a.

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Rilasciato GlobaLeaks 0.2 Alpha
by Fabio Pietrosanti (naif) May 9, 2013

May 9, 2013

Salve, siamo felici di annunciare il rilascio del software opensource di anonymous whistleblowing GlobaLeaks 0.2 Alpha. Il software GlobaLeaks è pensato per facilitare l'avvio di iniziative di trasparenza in diversi ambiti, PA, media, attivismo, aziende. GlobaLeaks è un progetto del Centro Hermes per la Trasparenza e i Diritti Umani Digitali http://logioshermes.org grazie al supporto dell'Open Technology Fund http://www.opentechfund.org . In seguito il comunicato (in lingua inglese) ---------------- Dear All, We are pleased to announce the release of GlobaLeaks 0.2 Anonymous Whistleblowing Software. GlobaLeaks enables organizations interested in running Whistleblowing initiatives to setup their own safe zone, where whistleblowers and recipients can exchange data. The software is provided for Linux with a ready-made system and network hardened installation. Thanks to Tor software, a GlobaLeaks node provides anonymity to whoever runs it and to Whistleblowers submitting information through it. Check it out now:https://globaleaks.org/ On the project's Wiki athttps://github.com/globaleaks/GlobaLeaks/wiki you can find useful information on: - How to plan & organize your whistleblowing setup (this can be useful to journalist organization, hacktivists) - How to Install, configure, customize & troubleshoot GlobaLeaks (for technical people) - How to contribute to the development (for developers) - Understanding the Security Threat Model of GlobaLeaks (for security minded people) You can read about the functionalities currently implemented in our Changelog:https://github.com/globaleaks/GlobaLeaks/wiki/Changelog . Please note that this is an Alpha Release, so the software is expected to contain bugs! GlobaLeaks 0.2 is a young project, so we invite you to help us fixing the documentation, reviewing the code and discussing security issues. Check out our bug hunting page athttps://globaleaks.org/bughunting/ For hackers that spot security bugs or get engaged in the development of GlobaLeaks we will be giving out USB keys of the Hermes Center with Tails preloaded If you are an organization interested in setting up a whistleblowing initiative check out our GlobaLeaks Fast Track Program on our website. We will provide you with assistance in planning and implementing your Whistleblowing Site. GlobaLeaks 0.2 is a project supported by the Open Technology Fund:http://www.opentechfund.org GlobaLeaks 0.2 is a project by Hermes Center for Transparency and Digital Human Rights: http://logioshermes.org Contacts You can contact the Globaleaks team atinfo(a)globaleaks.org or on IRC on #globaleaks at irc.oftc.net ----------------

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USA: "memorandum fore the head of executive departments and agencies"
by Maurizio Napolitano May 9, 2013

May 9, 2013

From: http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/omb/memoranda/2013/m-13-13.pdf Information is a valuable national resource and a strategic asset to the Federal Government, its partners, and the public. In order to ensure that the Federal Government is taking full advantage of its information resources, executive depa11ments and agencies (hereafter referred to as "agencies") must manage inf01mation as an asset throughout its life cycle to promote openness and interoperability, and properly safeguard systems and information. Managing government information as an asset will increase operational efficiencies, reduce costs, improve services, support mission needs, safeguard personal information, and increase public access to valuable government information. Making information resources accessible, discoverable, and usable by the public can help fuel entrepreneurship, innovation, and scientific discovery- all of which improve Americans' lives and contribute significantly to job creation. ... buon proseguimento :) -- FBK - Fondazione Bruno Kessler Trento - Italy tel +39 0461 314341 http://goo.gl/LT1vp http://ict.fbk.eu/people/profile/napo

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Re: [nexa] R: I: R: Un cent.
by Luigi Di Liberto May 9, 2013

May 9, 2013

Per me, AGCom non fa' niente: quaquaraquà LDL

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I: R: Un cent.
by G.Battista Frontera May 9, 2013

May 9, 2013

Infatti e per la difesa di quei diritti che è stata fatta l'iniziativa! E poi basta se no sembra che veramente tu/lei sei/fosse interessato a gettar fango sull'iniziativa, no? E poi si rompe al prossimo con flames, no? Ho deciso non replichero più con te/lei sull'argomento! ;-) Ciao. Gb > -----Messaggio originale----- > Da: mf(a)matteoflora.com [mailto:mf@matteoflora.com] Per conto > di Matteo G.P. Flora > Inviato: giovedì 9 maggio 2013 11.35 > A: G.Battista Frontera > Cc: NEXA List > Oggetto: Re: [nexa] R: Un cent. > > 2013/5/9 G.Battista Frontera <gb.frontera(a)virtualia.it>: > > Il resto è aria e spostamento di quest'ultima! > > Scusate la durezza, ma tanto dovevo! > > Già, la legge e l'uniformarsi alla normativa vigente in tema > di Privacy a tutela del cittadino... > Questi concetti così demodè e passati, questi concetti di > aria fritta... > > M. > > -- > Matteo G.P. Flora - The Fool srl - CEO & Founder > > C.so Magenta, 43 | 20123 Milano | http://thefool.it off. > +39.02-00613665 | mob. +39.347.9676430 Direzione e > Coordinamento Giacomini Investimenti S.p.a. > > -- > This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous > content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. > -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Un cent.
by G.Battista Frontera May 9, 2013

May 9, 2013

http://openwebzine.com/liberta-e-diritti-dei-cittadini-cosa-sta-succedendo/ Ciao. Gb -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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