22 Sep
The Long Road To Free Software in Quebec
A good story, by Cyrille Béraud, Savoir-faire Linux CEO, on why free software is important. Applicable to all jurisdictions, not just Quebec. read more | digg story Follow @acitta
Archive for the 'Software Freedom' Category
16 Sep
Why Open Media Matters
Free formats have the same or better quality compared with proprietary ones like MP3 or Flash. You can share media files across P2P and different operating systems, and it will work on those computers because the specification of the formats are open. No matter your needs, be it music, speech, video, playlists, or slideshows: open [...]
14 Aug
Don’t fall for the Potemkin scam
Cory Doctorow says “The DRM business model is the urinary tract infection of media experiences: all of the uses that used to come in an easy gush now come in a mingy, painful dribble – a few pennies out of your pocket every time you want to watch a show again, hit the pause button, [...]
27 Feb
Gizmodo’s Anti-RIAA Manifesto
This is an overview of what the US based RIAA does, why it’s damaging, and what we need to do to stop it. read more | digg story Follow @acitta
05 Feb
Ubuntu Canada vs. Microsoft’s Ice House
Ubuntu Canada/Toronto reports that their counter-marketing campaign in front of the Microsoft Ice House was an absolute success, despite initial discouragement and words from Toronto Police. Link to pics included. read more | digg story Follow @acitta
