[dundee] Open source debate

[Holford-Lovell, Donna]

How about opening the huge can of worms 'digital freedom', we could include a lawyer, a business man, community etc ...... Do folk really know what that statement means? Or should mean? Do people know how to protect their freedom in a digital age?

Donna


On 21/7/10 09:35, "Robert Ladyman" <it at file-away.co.uk> wrote:

So, what was the final result? Have we a list of names and roles for Donna?


> Great .. I'll post another message at the end of August and arrange
>  something. In the mean time still open to suggestions
>
> Best Donna
>
>
> On 19/7/10 13:10, "gordon dunlop" <zubenel at fedoraproject.org> wrote:
>
>
>
> On 19 July 2010 11:55, Holford-Lovell, Donna
>  <d.holford-lovell at abertay.ac.uk> wrote: HI
>
> I think the best way would be a knowledgeable panel discuss a topical issue
>  followed by Q&A.
>
> We are also running a debate prior to this one on 'Digital Dundee'
>  discussing whether there should be an official digital strategy for Dundee
>  or whether it should be supported in the organic way in which it is now.
>
> I think it would be good to follow with discussion on digital freedom,
>  maybe cover the digital economy act, or 'Does free make sense?', issues of
>  control? Security ... Not free but open?
>
> It could also have an informal Q&A with some demos set up?
>
> Again you thoughts are greatly appreciated
>
> I think you need a team of about six people for this. Due to people taking
>  holidays over the next few weeks, the best thing would be to have a
>  meeting at the end of August where ideas and the format of the debate can
>  be discussed by the people that wish to get involved.
>
> Gordon
>
>
> Best Donna
>
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