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Nuova traduzione: "Chi ha vinto la battaglia Hadopi?" (Quadrature du Net)
by J.C. DE MARTIN Oct. 30, 2009

Oct. 30, 2009

Il Centro NEXA su Internet e Società, al fine di fornire nuovi elementi alla discussione, è lieto di presentare: "Chi ha vinto la battaglia Hadopi ?", ovvero, la traduzione in italiano della circostanziata analisi pubblicata il 24 ottobre 2009 dall'associazione francese la Quadrature du Net (http://www.laquadrature.net/fr/qui-a-gagne-la-bataille-hadopi) URL della traduzione italiana: http://nexa.polito.it/battaglia-hadopi-htm Si ringraziano sentitamente i traduttori, Irene Cassarino e Carolina di Vonzo, fellow del Centro Nexa su Internet & Società. cordiali saluti, juan carlos de martin

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La Repubblica: "Da internauti a "infonauti", i giovani e la democrazia web"
by J.C. DE MARTIN Oct. 29, 2009

Oct. 29, 2009

Di chiaro interesse anche per la nostra ricerca su liberta di espressione e informazione in rete. jc Un'indagine Demos-Coop dimostra che le nuove generazioni s'informano via Internet e lo fanno in modo molto attivo *Da internauti a "infonauti" i giovani e la democrazia web* La rete è anche la via principale d'accesso a tv e radio di LUIGI CECCARINI e MARTINA DI PIERDOMENICO Da internauti a "infonauti" i giovani e la democrazia web La tecnologia digitale ha rivoluzionato il modo di informarsi degli italiani. L'utilizzo di internet e della Tv satellitare è in continuo aumento. Ma tenersi al corrente su questioni di pubblico interesse vuol dire prendere parte alla vita di una comunità. Significa essere cittadini, partecipare. Oggi, dunque, il nesso tra Internet e informazione (e politica) desta, più che in passato, attenzione e interesse. [...] Continua qui: http://www.repubblica.it/2007/10/sezioni/tecnologia/internet-notizie/spazio…

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South Tyrol Free Software CONFERENCE | Nov 13, 2009, 8.30
by J.C. DE MARTIN Oct. 29, 2009

Oct. 29, 2009

*South Tyrol Free Software Conference www.SFScon.it <http://www.SFScon.it> * [Deutsche Version folgt weiter unten] [English Version follows] Gentili Signore, egregi Signori, è con piacere che Vi invitiamo alla conferenza SFScon2009. La South Tyrol Free Software Conference è la conferenza internazionale sul Software Libero che ha luogo ogni anno in Provincia di Bolzano. Il tema di quest’anno verte sul Software Libero come supporto sostenibile per l’economia: “Free Software per un business innovativo!”. La conferenza ha luogo venerdì 13.11.2009, dalle ore 8.30, presso il Centro Formazione Professionale CTS “Luigi Einaudi” (Via S. Geltrude 3, Bolzano). Anche quest’anno a Bolzano abbiamo tra i nostri ospiti esperti di fama internazionale. Saranno presenti come relatori Simon Phipps (SUN Microsystems, USA, Chief Open Source Officer), Sam Ruby (IBM Corporation, USA, Senior Technical Staff Member), Josep Mitja (Openbravo, Spain, Chief Operating Officer), Carlo Piana (Free Software Foundation Europe, Italy, External General Counsel, Attorney), Dario Freddi, (KDE, Italy, KDE-Team), Federico Mena Quintero (Novell, Mexico, Co-Founder of Gnome Project and Ximian), Walter Bender (Sugar Labs, USA, Founder), Karel de Vriendt (European Commission, Belgium, Directorate-general of Informatics – Head of Unit), Andrea Bonani (Intendenza Scolastica Italiana, Italy, Gruppo di supporto tecnico-didattico per le nuove tecnologie). Per partecipare è necessario effettuare la registrazione online entro il 10.11.2009. Potete trovare il programma dettagliato sul sito www.SFScon.it <http://www.sfscon.it/>. La partecipazione alla conferenza è completamente gratuita. In occasione della conferenza sarà assegnato anche quest’anno il premio SFSaward2009 ad una persona che si è particolarmente distinta per l’utilizzo e la diffusione del Software Libero in Alto Adige. È previsto il servizio di traduzione simultanea in italiano, tedesco, inglese. Inoltre per tutto il giorno è a disposizione un servizio di navetta gratuito per raggiungere il CTS, con fermate TIS innovation park (parcheggio gratuito) e stazione ferroviaria in centro a Bolzano. Confidando nel Vostro interesse, Vi porgiamo i nostri più cordiali saluti! Gli Organizzatori TIS innovation park - Free Software Center South Tyrol e Formazione Professionale Italiana - Centro Formazione Professionale CTS “Luigi Einaudi” [Deutsch] Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren, es freut uns sehr, Sie zur Konferenz SFScon2009 einladen zu dürfen. Die South Tyrol Free Software Conference ist die jährlich, in Südtirol stattfindende internationale Konferenz über Freie Software. Thema dieses Jahres ist Freie Software als eine nachhaltige Unterstützung für die Wirtschaft: „Free Software für ein innovatives Business!“. Die Konferenz findet am Freitag, den 13.11.2009, ab 8.30 Uhr, im Berufsbildungszentrum CTS „Luigi Einaudi“ (St. Gertraud Str. 3, Bozen) statt. Auch in diesem Jahr dürfen wir unter unseren Gästen weltweit bekannte Fachleute auf diesem Gebiet in Südtirol begrüßen. Die Referenten sind Simon Phipps (SUN Microsystems, USA, Chief Open Source Officer), Sam Ruby (IBM Corporation, USA, Senior Technical Staff Member), Josep Mitja (Openbravo, Spain, Chief Operating Officer), Carlo Piana (Free Software Foundation Europe, Italy, External General Counsel, Attorney), Dario Freddi, (KDE, Italy, KDE-Team), Federico Mena Quintero (Novell, Mexico, Co-Founder of Gnome Project and Ximian), Walter Bender (Sugar Labs, USA, Founder), Karel de Vriendt (European Commission, Belgium, Directorate-general of Informatics – Head of Unit), Andrea Bonani (Italienisches Schulamt, Italy, Team für die technisch-didaktische Unterstützung der neuen Technologien). Für die Teilnahme an der Konferenz ist die Online-Anmeldung innerhalb 10.11.2009 verpflichtend. Das detaillierte Programm finden Sie unter www.SFScon.it <http://www.sfscon.it/>. Die Teilnahme an der Konferenz ist kostenlos. Im Rahmen der SFScon wird auch dieses Jahr wieder der SFSaward2009 an eine Person verliehen, die sich in besonderer Weise für die Anwendung und Verbreitung von Freier Software in Südtirol eingesetzt hat. Die Simultanübersetzung in deutscher, italienischer und englischer Sprache ist vorgesehen. Außerdem steht Ihnen den ganzen Tag ein kostenloser Shuttledienst zum CTS, mit Haltestellen am TIS innovation park (Parkplatz kostenlos) und am Bahnhof im Zentrum Bozen zur Verfügung. Wir freuen uns auf Ihr Kommen! Mit freundlichen Grüßen Die Organisatoren TIS innovation park - Free Software Center South Tyrol und Italienische Berufsbildung - Berufsbildungszentrum CTS „Luigi Einaudi“ [English] Dear Ladies and Gentlemen, we are proud to invite you to the SFScon2009 Conference. The South Tyrol Free Software Conference is the annual event concerning Free Software which is held in South Tyrol. The subject this year is Free Software as sustainable support for the economy: “Free Software for innovative business!” The conference takes place on Friday, 13.11.2009 at 8:30 AM in the CTS “Luigi Einaudi” occupational training center. This year we are pleased to welcome our internationally recognized experts concerning Free Software from around the world. The speakers include: Simon Phipps (SUN Microsystems, USA, Chief Open Source Officer), Sam Ruby (IBM Corporation, USA, Senior Technical Staff Member), Josep Mitja (Openbravo, Spain, Chief Operating Officer), Carlo Piana (Free Software Foundation Europe, Italy, External General Counsel, Attorney), Dario Freddi, (KDE, Italy, KDE-Team), Federico Mena Quintero (Novell, Mexico, Co-Founder of Gnome Project and Ximian), Walter Bender (Sugar Labs, USA, Founder), Karel de Vriendt (European Commission, Belgium, Directorate-general of Informatics – Head of Unit), Andrea Bonani (Intendenza Scolastica Italiana, Italy, Gruppo di supporto tecnico-didattico per le nuove tecnologie). Online registration is required for all participants attending the conference. The registration must be completed before the 10.11.2009. The full program can be found at the following website: www.SFScon.it <http://www.sfscon.it/>. Registration and participation is free. This year, the SFSaward2009 will also be awarded to a person who has substantially contributed to the adoption and distribution of Free Software in South Tyrol A simultaneous translation will take place in German, Italian and English. There will also be a free shuttle service to the CTS, which stops at the TIS innovation park (free parking) and the central train station of Bolzano which is located in the city center of Bolzano. We are looking forward to seeing you! Kind Regards, The Organizers, TIS innovation park - Free Software Center South Tyrol e Formazione Professionale Italiana - Centro Formazione Professionale CTS “Luigi Einaudi” -- Free Software Center South Tyrol Digital Technologies TIS innovation park Via Siemens 19 | 39100 Bolzano | Italia Siemensstraße 19 | 39100 Bozen | Italien T +39 0471 068123 F +39 0471 068129 info(a)tis.bz.it www.tis.bz.it

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First International Forum on free culture and knowledge accessibility (Barcelona October 29 to November 1 2009)
by J.C. DE MARTIN Oct. 29, 2009

Oct. 29, 2009

*First International Forum on free culture and knowledge accessibility (Barcelona October 29 to November 1 2009) Join online!!!!!!!!!!* ENGLISH http://www.fcforum.net The International Forum on free culture and knowledge will take place from October 29 to November 1st 2009 in Barcelona. This event is a unique opportunity to bring together under the same roof the main organizations and active voices in the world of free culture and free knowledge; a meeting point to sit down and work together setting common agendas and strategies, and also to reflect, from a critical point of view, on the different views, dangers and contradictions of free culture. At the same time, the forum is an opportunity to give more visibility to alternative conceptions of knowledge, culture and creativity, different from the ones that the entertainment industry and universities insist on imposing. Why Barcelona In January 2010, Spain will take up the Presidency of the European Union. The Spanish Government has already announced that one of its flagships will be the reinforcement of the control over the Internet and the criminalization of the sharing culture in the digital environment. The consequences of those decisions will be noticed in the rest of the world. Furthermore, within this context Barcelona is closing agreements about access to culture that will serve as models to other institutions in Catalonia and Spain. In October 29 this year Barcelona will hold the Second Edition of the Oxcars Festival, an international event to honor the defense of culture and to show the existence of other creation channels, at least as good as the traditional ones. The last edition was a success with more than 2000 participants. It brought the attention both of an interested public and of media. You can find more information about last year's edition at http://exgae.net/exgae-multiply-and-share-forth/theoxcars There are many active organizations, movements and persons related to free culture from different perspectives in Spain, offering a very rich sharing space and a source of new proposals from where an international process can bel aunched. In this regard, several worldwide voices, like during the last World Social Forum (Belem do Para, Brazil, 2009) recognize the necessity of creating international spaces for networking, coordination and building of a global framework for free culture and knowledge, analyze similarities and develop common agendas. The Free Culture Forum of Barcelona aims to create such a space. What The main objectives of the Forum are, on the one hand, building networks to optimize the efforts of the different groups and setting common demands against the proposals from industry and governments in their eagerness to control culture and information; and on the other hand reinforcing the self-organization of tools and infrastructures to support free culture. How The Forum will take place in 3 days that combine different methodologies: October 29: Celebration of the Oxcars Free Culture Awards Festival. October 30: Presentation of key experiences from around the globe and discussion on the key issues. October 31: Working groups around the key issues of the Forum November 1st: Bring together the results from the working groups. Define a common agenda and approve a manifesto for each topic. Key issues The working program is on: * Education and Acces to Knowledge * Organizational Logic and Political Implications of Free Culture * Free Software and Open Standards: Knowledge Sharing Hacker Philosophy and Action Technical Ware * Economies, New P2p Models and Sustainable Distribution * Legal Perspectives and User Access HOW TO JOIN THE FREE CULTURE FORUM ONLINE???? DURING THE FCFORUM: The Fcforum will take place from Oct 29th to Nov 1 2009 (Barcelona time zone). You can check out the program at http://fcforum.net/programa From the http//www.fcforum.net you have access to the several ways to join online and in live the Fcforum listed below. Live streaming: The oXcars Awards Festival (Oct 29 from 21pm) at http://oxcars09.exgae.net/live/ The Fcforum (Oct 30 to Nov 1) will be live streamed at http://fcforum.net/live The main conclusions and ideas will be transmitted though distributed microblogging services, too. The messages will be transmitted in English, Catalan and Spanish. Identi.ca': http://identi.ca/fcforum/ The Fcforum encourages you to use Identi.ca becouse is free, otherwise at Twitter go to http://twitter.com/fcforum_net In both cases, add '!fcf' to your messages so they will be received by the fcforum group. You can also join the Facebook event at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=179317651046&ref=mf <http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=179317651046&ref=mf> The collaborative wiki to support the Fcforum working groups is http://wiki.fcforum.net AFTER THE FCFORUM: The recordings will be availeble from the http://www.fcforum.net Furthermore, and importantly, the Fcforum has as a goal to end up with Manifestos on free culture and a common action agenda. After the fcforum at http://www.fcforum.net you will be able to check the fcforum results and join and manifest your support if you wish. For other questions and doubts the contact e-mail is: info(at)fcforum.net

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Jean-Claude Guédon, "Open Access Contro gli oligopoli nel sapere"
by J.C. DE MARTIN Oct. 28, 2009

Oct. 28, 2009

E' uscita la traduzione italiana (a cura di Francesca Di Donato) di un saggio di Jean-Claude Guédon, "Open Access Contro gli oligopoli nel sapere", Edizioni ETS-Pisa, p. 116, 2009, euro 13. Il testo e' disponibile anche in PDF sul sito dell'editore: http://www.edizioniets.com/Scheda.asp?N=9788846725172 Jean-Claude Guedon sara' a Torino il 27 e 28 novembre 2009 per dare il keynote speech dell'OpenAccessDay [1] e per intervenire alla 1a Conferenza Annuale del Centro NEXA su Internet & Societa' [2]. juan carlos [1] http://openaccessday.biblio.polito.it/ [2] http://nexa.polito.it

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[Fwd: [FSFE PR][EN] Solution for Oracle/Sun deal: Make MySQL independent]
by Federico Morando Oct. 26, 2009

Oct. 26, 2009

Cari tutti, penso che questa news possa interessare a molti di voi... [Chi non conoscesse il background, può cominciare da qui: http://news.cnet.com/8301-1001_3-10331809-92.html e dai relativi link.] Cordiali saluti, Federico -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [FSFE PR][EN] Solution for Oracle/Sun deal: Make MySQL independent Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:30:30 +0200 From: Free Software Foundation Europe <press(a)fsfeurope.org> Reply-To: press(a)fsfeurope.org To: press-release(a)fsfeurope.org = Solution for Oracle/Sun deal: Make MySQL independent = [Permanent URL: http://www.fsfe.org/news/2009/news-20091023-02.en.html ] 23 October 2009, 11:00 CEST, Berlin, Germany Oracle should agree to put MySQL in the hands of an independent non-profit guardian, proposes the Free Software Foundation Europe. The Free Software community could develop MySQL to its full potential, while Oracle would not have to worry that a competitor could take over the database project. "Competition in the software market is very important, because it drives innovation", says Karsten Gerloff, President of the Free Software Foundation Europe (FSFE). "The fate of a project like MySQL should not depend on a single company." By moving the MySQL issue out of the way, this would make it possible for Oracle to quickly complete the acquisition of Sun Microsystems and prevent further losses. FSFE has published a detailed analysis of the problem that MySQL poses for Oracle, and for competition in the database market: http://blogs.fsfe.org/gerloff/?p=274 MySQL is the stumbling block in Oracle's acquisition of Sun Microsystems. With this deal, the biggest maker of proprietary databases would gain control of MySQL, a large Free Software database project. The European Commission is so far refusing to approve the deal because it is worried about its effects on competition. At the same time, Sun is quickly shedding money and jobs. == About the Free Software Foundation Europe == The Free Software Foundation Europe (FSFE) is a non-profit non-governmental organisation active in many European countries and involved in many global activities. Access to software determines participation in a digital society. To secure equal participation in the information age, as well as freedom of competition, the Free Software Foundation Europe (FSFE) pursues and is dedicated to the furthering of Free Software, defined by the freedoms to use, study, modify and copy. Founded in 2001, creating awareness for these issues, securing Free Software politically and legally, and giving people Freedom by supporting development of Free Software are central issues of the FSFE. http://fsfe.org == Contact == Karsten Gerloff President Free Software Foundation Europe e-mail: press at fsfeurope.org mobile: +49-176-96904298 _______________________________________________ Press-release mailing list Press-release(a)fsfeurope.org https://mail.fsfeurope.org/mailman/listinfo/press-release

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Trasparenza norvegese
by Raffaele Mastrolonardo Oct. 26, 2009

Oct. 26, 2009

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/24/business/global/24tax.html?_r=1 -- Raffaele Mastrolonardo Mobile: + 39 328 7340901 Skype: raffaele_mastro Blog: http://mastroblog.wordpress.com

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A people's history of the Internet
by Raffaele Mastrolonardo Oct. 26, 2009

Oct. 26, 2009

Interessante sia nel merito che nel metodo. http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/interactive/2009/oct/23/internet-arpan… -- Raffaele Mastrolonardo Mobile: + 39 328 7340901 Skype: raffaele_mastro Blog: http://mastroblog.wordpress.com

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Re: [nexa] Australia: "Revealing the Arts"
by a.dicorinto＠uniroma1.it Oct. 22, 2009

Oct. 22, 2009

Al proposito vi consiglio il libro *Punk Capitalismo. Come e perché la pirateria crea innovazione* di Matt Mason. Non è male (forse per noi a tratti scontato, ma con tanti aneddoti sconosciuti sulla nascita del remix musicale) Ha anche una bella copertina in CC. http://www.unilibro.it/find_buy/Scheda/libreria/autore-mason_matt/sku-13146…

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La Net Neutrality è un buon investimento
by Paolo Brini Oct. 22, 2009

Oct. 22, 2009

http://www.savetheinternet.com/blog/09/10/22/net-neutrality-good-investment

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