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*David Strauss, is the co-founder of Four Kitchen Studios and That Other Paper.  ThatOtherPaper.com is a local paper which produces all of its content under Creative Commons licensing.  David will be discussing his involvement in the Open Library project, which explains itself as "One web page for every book ever published. It's a lofty, but achievable, goal." www.openlibrary.org
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*Jon Lebkowsky of Social Web Strategies and the e-Patients Group will talk about the democratization of medical knowledge, participatory medicine, and the recent launch of the Health Commons, potentially "a virtual marketplace or ecosystem where participants share data, knowledge, materials and services to accelerate research."
  
 
*Anyone with questions about Creative Commons can attend and we'll try to answer any questions or discuss aspects of CC licensing.  
 
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*As time permits, we will also have a discussion on a recent "orphan works" law introduced to CongressI will also have some copies of Cory Doctorow's "Print Crime", a Creative Commons work of fiction, and a few DVDs of recent large musical and sound works recently released to the public.
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*We will also look at Bug Buck Bunny, the latest movie made with Open Source software BlenderThis short animated film releases all of it's assets and content under Creative Commons (BY).
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Revision as of 20:30, 6 June 2008

The next Austin CC Salon is Wednesday, June 18th, 2008 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

What

CC Salon Austin

Let us know you're coming via Upcoming.com


Need an Introduction?

This month's line-up:

  • Jon Lebkowsky of Social Web Strategies and the e-Patients Group will talk about the democratization of medical knowledge, participatory medicine, and the recent launch of the Health Commons, potentially "a virtual marketplace or ecosystem where participants share data, knowledge, materials and services to accelerate research."
  • Anyone with questions about Creative Commons can attend and we'll try to answer any questions or discuss aspects of CC licensing.
  • We will also look at Bug Buck Bunny, the latest movie made with Open Source software Blender. This short animated film releases all of it's assets and content under Creative Commons (BY).
  • We are also looking for artists or presenters who might want to show their work or offer some insight to the commons. If you're interested in presenting or want more information, e-mail: rich@commonquill.org

Who

People interested in Creative Commons, copyright, Free Culture, Open Source, Art, Media, and Music

Group Discussion List:

http://groups.google.com/group/ccaustin

When

Wednesday, June 18th, 2008 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Where

Cafe Caffeine
909 West Mary St, Austin, TX 78704
Google Map/Directions

Why

To connect with and build a community of artists and developers who are working with Creative Commons licenses, standards, and technology.


Past Austin Salons