Archive:2006-05-12

Conference call with FSF on battling DRM together...

Minutes

 * users of software / developers of software
 * FC.o has been ahead of FSF in making this a mainstream issue
 * FSF has been supportive of our anti Sony rootkit campaign, posted it on blogs, was on screens at GPL v.3 conference


 * members meeting in Boston - Larry is on board
 * discussing environment around GPL v3
 * need to push back DRM
 * put pressure on manufacturers to make safe for free software
 * educate general public about DRM in general
 * help our own communities stand up for their existing freedoms

campaign : defective by design
 * avoid being pegged as anti-copyright freeloaders
 * launch at Micros0ft event
 * winhec - 22nd of may, Monday, keynote on 24th
 * get lots of local people there for street theater
 * counter-ads? throw a wrench in their marketing campaign
 * defectivebydesign.org
 * we need help with graphics, content
 * who are we asking to do what?

time table:
 * summer: target a film during hollywood blockbuster season and do a DRM independence day
 * buy an ad in Variety, like Firefox


 * conversations with manufacturers - are really happening
 * DIY? but hardware is hard, tomorrow there may not be free hardware


 * short term - fight Micros0ft, raise awareness
 * long term - drm-free stamp & manufacturers

FreeCulture.org
 * fiscal agent / 501(c)3 - check Nolo press
 * help with Seattle event -- HOPE 6