Re: [liberationtech] S3 alternative?

Nathan of Guardian wrote: > Github? Maybe not whole sites, but specific files. I've been working with users who have networks in censored countries to expand access to specific software bundles. My two approaches right now are Google Web Store and torrents attached to a stable offsite seedbox.

[liberationtech] Graduate programs which emphasize censorship research?

Hello all, There seem to be quite a few people on this list with a more academic background, both in research and teaching, so it seems like a good group to approach with this question =) I do some interesting things with code, mostly with censorship and free expression in mind, and am intere

[liberationtech] Seeking a Django/Python dev and social change agent for Groundsource

We're seeking a developer with deep experience coding in Django and Python to join our small band of mavericks building Groundsource, a private SMS/voice-based backchannel between organizations and people in their community to gather first-hand experience and needs. Here's the job description.

Re: [liberationtech] S3 alternative?

Martin, DreamHost in California currently offers S3-compatible object storage (currently $0.04 / GB) and is in the process of rolling out a computing platform similar to Heroku. They??re extremely friendly to non-profits and other do-gooders so I bet they??d be interested in hearing from you. G

Re: [liberationtech] Big data ethics

this looks like a great read. as an alternative to focusing on the data, we could look at the emergent social formations & what (if anything) can be done. in this seminar i used giorgio agamben's "state of exception" as a way in to the issues, and rather than a hopeful statement about ethics i pi