‘Youtube-dl Hosting Ban Paves the Way to Privatized Censorship’
In 2020, the RIAA infuriated many players in the open source community by targeting YouTube-ripping tool youtube-dl. The RIAA sent a takedown notice to GitHub, alleging that the software bypassed technological protection measures, in violation of the DMCA. GitHub initially complied but later changed course. After consulting legal experts, including those at the EFF, it restored the youtube-dl repository. GitHub also launched a...
Russia Launches Anti-VPN Scare Campaign to Support Its VPN Blocking
VPN providers with any infrastructure in Russia have experienced problems for years. Today’s bottom line for anonymizing privacy services is that they must comply with Russia’s site-blocking demands and open up themselves up to scrutiny. Since the alternative is to break the law and face the consequences, many providers have pulled out of Russia completely. In the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, telecoms...
7 open source modules to make your website accessible
7 open source modules to make your website accessible neerajskydiver Wed, 04/12/2023 – 03:00 As website accessibility continues to be a growing concern, website owners and developers need to ensure that their websites comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Drupal, a popular open source content management system (CMS), offers various tools and modules to ensure your website is accessible to all users, regardless...
Know your inner quantum with open leadership
Know your inner quantum with open leadership Ashish Lotangane Wed, 04/12/2023 – 03:00 This isn’t an article about quantum computing. I was watching Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania and this line of dialogue got me thinking: “If there is one thing life has taught me, it’s that there’s always room to grow.” It made me think about quantum concepts. I’ve always believed in continuous improvement...
TemDAO World Heritage Project Helps the Cultural Sector through Democracy-Fueled Donations
PRESS RELEASE. Tokyo, Japan, April 11th 2023, Chainwire. TemDAO is a world heritage project that seeks to protect and preserve cultural assets through donations and democracy. The project, powered by the $TEM token, ensures the long-term sustainability of global cultural sites. Recently, TemDAO has made notable donations for preservation efforts in Ukraine, Turkey, and other regions worldwide. These actions aim to help communities...
