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Archive for December 2008

Make a difference in 2009

Dec 31st, 2008 | By Cath | Category: Blog, Cath

As we wave goodbye to 2008 I thought now seemed as good a time as any to look back at the work done by the Free Software Foundation over the past year.
The FSF celebrated the 25th anniversary of the GNU Project this year with a breakthrough film from the English comedian Stephen Fry, who gave us an important reminder of the alternative vision for the technology we …
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Brisbane internet censorship protest

Dec 14th, 2008 | By Chris | Category: Blog, Chris

Went to the Brisbane internet censorship protest yesterday, the video below from the ABC says that there was around 200 people there. It was a very hot sunny day. Overall I think everyone had a good time, the speakers were good and the crowd was getting behind them, occasionally people made internet geek jokes, it was cool to be around such a large crowd that actually get those jokes. Good …
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Act Now! Stop Censorship in Australia

Dec 8th, 2008 | By Cath | Category: Blog, Cath

On Saturday the 13th of December throughout Australia, activists will take to the streets to demonstrate against the governments proposed censorship of the Internet.
The Electronic Freedom Project, which describes itself as “dedicated to protecting the freedoms of Australians on-line”, is staging a protest at Sydney’s Town Hall Square on 13 December, starting at 12pm.

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GetUp!

Dec 1st, 2008 | By Cath | Category: Blog, Cath

GetUp is an independent community advocacy organisation which aims to give every Australian a voice with regards to political and governmental issues.

They have started an online petition ‘Save The Net’ to try and put a stop to the proposed internet filter, if you want to have your say then here is your chance.

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