"7th June 2013 / Blog, Linux, Open Source, Operating System, Tutorial / 3 comments Linux is the name of revolution in the field of open source technology. Ever since its advent it has grown leaps and bounds and continues to conquer the open source world. What make Linux so desirable are the features which comes with it that too for no cost. Linux was developed by "Linus Torvalds". His aim was to develop an operating system which was free from the hassles of proprietorship and should be free to use, so he developed Linux and the rest is history!"

" copyright creative contribution LQDN's proposals mutualised funding Net neutrality proposal Printer-friendly version Send by email Français Now that the ACTA treaty has been rejected by the European Parliament, a period opens during which it will be possible to push for a new regulatory and policy framework adapted to the digital era. Many citizens and MEPs support the idea of reforming copyright in order to make possible for all to draw the benefits of the digital environment, engage into creative and expressive activities and share in their results. In the coming months and years, the key questions will be: What are the real challenges that this reform should address? How can we address them?"

"Voy a enumerar a continuación diez sitios de los muchos que existen en la red para descargar gratuitamente libros"

"1. Introduction The whole Linux community is based on the concept of community and collaboration. Without it, Linus Torvalds' e-mail sent out 20 years ago would have been forgotten and none of us would have known about Linux. As time went by, it became easier and easier for users, regardless of experience and knowledge, to contribute to his/her favorite distribution. While we're at it, it's a common misconception that you have to be a programmer in order to help the Linux community."

"My experience tells me there are a lot of people interested in trying open source, but they don't know where to start. And the perception that you have to write code to contribute to is a barrier to that curiosity. So, I've outlined 10 ways that anyone can get started with open source-no code writing involved. I welcome your ideas and additions, there are without a doubt more than 10 ways-let's get started."

"quotes the Commission and OHIM officials as they are advising on how to work against civil society and why it is good that the public is kept in the dark on negotiations"

"The World Wide Web has become an extremely strong source of information. Job seekers search for jobs on online job boards, while recruiters search for potential employees by listing their Web profiles. Such head hunting is, in particular, common when looking for a Linux professional."

Abstract We report results from an exploratory analysis examining "last - minute" self - censorship, or content that is filtered after being written, on Facebook. We collected data from 3.9 milion users over 17 days and associate self- censorship behavior with features describing users, their social graph, and the interactions between them. "

"Para empezar vamos a definir lo que es una cookie. Según la Agencia Española de Protección de Datos (AGDP), una cookie es "cualquier tipo de archivo o dispositivo que se descarga en el equipo terminal de un usuario con la finalidad de almacenar datos que podrán ser actualizados y recuperados por la entidad responsable de su instalación"."

"El sociólogo dice que las instituciones no representan los intereses de los ciudadanos"

"As part of the contest we conducted recently, we got 160+ comments from the geeky readers who choose their favorite firewall. Based on this data, the top spot goes to.. drum roll please.."

"El Acuerdo de Asociación Transpacífico (TPP por su nombre en inglés) propuesto entre 12 gobiernos, pregonado como uno de los mayores acuerdos de "libre comercio" de la historia de EEUU, enfrenta dificultades a medida que el público se informa al respecto. La semana pasada 151 demócratas y 23 republicanos de la Cámara de Representantes escribieron a los negociadores jefes de EEUU expresando su oposición a un procedimiento de "Vía Rápida" para votar sobre la propuesta de acuerdo. El procedimiento limitaría el papel del Congreso y el debate sobre un acuerdo que ya ha sido negociado y firmado por el poder ejecutivo, que el Congreso tendría que aprobar o rechazar sin enmiendas."

"May 26, 2013 | Filed in: Tools by Kris Shaffer Follow @krisshaffer In his article, "Open-source Scholarship", Kris Shaffer argues that the open-source software model has lessons to offer the academic community. Here, Kris demonstrates how a scholar can put open-source philosophy into practice using a specific tool developed by and for the community: GitHub."

"Policy Field Internal Market, Intellectual Property ‑ Copyright Target group All stakeholders are welcome to contribute to this consultation. Contributions are particularly sought from consumers, users, authors, performers, publishers, producers, broadcasters, intermediaries, distributors and other service providers, Collective Management Organisations, public authorities and Member States. Period From 05.12.2013 to 05.02.2014. Objective The objective of this consultation is to gather input from all stakeholders on the review of the EU copyright rules. How to submit your contribution"

# One More Month: @ur #feedback, #highly #awaited.

"Bitcoin is an experimental, decentralized digital currency that enables instant payments to anyone, anywhere in the world. Bitcoin uses peer-to-peer technology to operate with no central authority: managing transactions and issuing money are carried out collectively by the network. "

"Paris, 5 December 2013 - On Monday 9th December, the rapporteur Pilar del Castillo Vera (EPP - Spain) will present to the "Industry" (ITRE) Committee of the European Parliament her draft report on Neelie Kroes' proposal for a Regulation on the Telecom Package. Citizens must urge MEPs to amend this report in order to accurately define what qualifies as 'specialised services' with 'enhanced' quality of service, and ensure that the Regulation will guarantee a genuine and unconditional Net neutrality principle."

"Ayer nos hacíamos eco de las nuevas filtraciones que publicaba El País sobre la inminente reforma del Código Penal, en la que se recoge el endurecimiento de las penas de diversos delitos. Entre ellos, hay dos aspectos relacionados directamente con Internet: las webs de enlaces y el ciberactivismo. ¿El objetivo? Perseguir, con penas de cárcel incluso, a los administradores de páginas web de enlaces y también a aquellos que difundan consignas que animen a la alteración del orden público."

"P. ROMERO Madrid Actualizado: 05/12/2013 17:48 horas Un juzgado de Bilbao ha confirmado el archivo del caso contra el administrador del sitio web de enlaces Multiestrenos. Según informa el abogado de la defensa, David Bravo, el auto detalla que no existe comunicación pública en la acción de enlazar, un elemento éste imprescindible -al menos con el Código Penal actual- para considerar delictiva la conducta de ofrecer enlaces a descargas."

"En general, el dictamen del Consejo de Estado critica a menudo a lo largo de sus 184 páginas la falta de claridad del texto del anteproyecto de ley, así como la redacción de algunos artículos y la posible falta de coherencia con el derecho europeo. E incluso cuando el organismo valora positivamente algunos cambios, a continuación aparece una lista de elementos que no comparte."

"Someone will probably make a product just like yours, then give it away for free. Why not beat them to the punch? By Shane Snow "