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---------- Forwarded Message ---------- Subject: [Fsfe-uk] RMS talk in Bristol, May 22. Date: Thursday 22 Apr 2004 22:22 From: Brian Gough This may be of interest to those in the Southwest: See http://www.watershed.co.uk/exhibition/digital/listings/plugincinema.html From: Watershed News <bulletin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: May at Watershed Date: Wed, 21 Apr 2004 16:32:03 +0100 (BST) Richard Stallman: Copyright vs Community in the Age of Computer Networks Sat 22 May 1400hrs Waterside 3 Richard Stallman, founder of the Free Software Foundation, has been cited as one of the most important people in computing today. He will be discussing his belief that the copyright system does not fit well with computer networks, with global corporations that profit from copyright lobbying for harsh punishments to increase their copyright powers, whilst suppressing free public access to technology. There will also be the opportunity to ask Stallman questions about his work and ideas. Fee: £3.00 full/ £2.00 concessions (fee to cover room hire costs) This event is organised by plugincinema - Stallman provided comment and inspiration for their forthcoming book 'Plug In & Turn On: A Guide to Internet Filmmaking' (see below). -- Brian Gough Network Theory Ltd, Publishing Free Software Manuals --- http://www.network-theory.co.uk/ ------------------------------------------------------- -- David Johnson http://www.david-web.co.uk/ -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG Mail majordomo@xxxxxxxxxxxx with "unsubscribe list" in the message body to unsubscribe.