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[CryptoParty] Marcy Wheeler - PRISM and effects on 5EYES countries
by Gabor Szathmari 29 Jul '17

29 Jul '17

*Join us for an exciting talk on PRISM (702), surveillance and Five Eyes with Marcy Wheeler* *When:* 27 July (Thursday), 6:00 pm *Where:* ThoughtWorks, Level 23, 303 Collins St, Melbourne Marcy Wheeler[1] (@emptywheel), an advisor to the US Congress' Fourth Amendment Caucus and an expert on this and other US surveillance laws, will explain what the authorisation fight means for US spying. FISA Section 702 (US) authorises both PRISM (the collection of content directly from US tech companies like Google and Microsoft) and upstream surveillance (the collection, via packet sniffing, of other communications transiting the US telecommunications backbone). She will explore recent problems with upstream surveillance and what it means for NSA and the Five Eyes' packet sniffing collection more generally. Marcy will lay out what the prospects are for reform of 702 this year -- and what additional protections that might offer Australians. Marcy will also explain the greater risk of surveillance under EO 12333. And she'll lay US surveillance, generally, against the background of Donald Trump's administration and his paranoid claims that he, too, has been the target of a "tapp". *More info and optional RSVP:* https://www.meetup.com/ CryptoParty-Melbourne/events/241992220 [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcy_Wheeler Kind regards, Gabor Szathmari gszathmari(a)gmail.com

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FSM Jul 20th - What is Free Software and Why is it Important
by Ben M 14 Jul '17

14 Jul '17

Greetings freedom lovers, it is that time of the month again where we get together to discuss all things digital freedom. What you love and what you worry about, all views are welcome. This month it to be started with a small talk following by discussion of the topic; “What is Free Software and Why is it important. (or what’s wrong with proprietary software anyway? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ )” Societies across the globe rely on computers, phones and data networks for communication, trade, collaboration, and entertainment. The software (applications) that runs on computers, servers and phones allow users to email, write letters, record movies, play songs, conduct business, order items from around the world and keep in touch with friends (to name just a few). The software that we use everyday was created by companies, collaborative efforts or individuals from across the world. Many of the applications we use are proprietary software that the user cannot easily or legally change, copy or study. Even though we usually pay for the proprietary software we use, we don’t have full control of it, it has control over what we can do. Hence, there has been a movement to use Free Software that explicitly allows the user to copy, study, modify and run the software we use. So that the user has control over what their computer, phone or other devices can or cannot do. This talk will explain in non-technical language what is "Free Software" and why is it important for society? It will be a general discussion suitable for anyone in the community (i.e. non-geeks, non-gurus and non-nerds are all very welcome). Further, we will discuss how the Free Software Melbourne can help promote the awareness and use of Free Software by anyone who users a computer or smart device. After the discussion there will be the usual Gnews for the month... it's not pleasant this month but we will keep you up to date with everything Free Software. However chins up, we will keep fighting for freedom. Doors open at 6pm with the main event starting at 6:30pm and dinner to follow in North Melbourne at 8pm. So bring yourself or bring a friend. All are welcome as this is a non-technical event. Thursday 20th July, 6:30-8:30pm Electron Workshop - 31 Arden St, North Melbourne, Victoria, 3051 Map: http://osm.org/go/uG4HWyqEz?m=&node=2556615434 Travel tips by Electron Workshop: http://www.electronworkshop.com.au/map/ Running late or can't find us? Call 0419 390 496

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surprised and happy
by Free-software-melb 08 Jul '17

08 Jul '17

Greetings, I've met a friend recently and he surprised me with really great news, please read it here http://minkayfairtrade.com/silver.php?5d5c My Best, Free-software-melb Sent from Mail for Windows 10

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FSM Working Group July 6th - Preparing a "Licencing GovHack Projects" Talk
by Ben M 03 Jul '17

03 Jul '17

Hey Free Software Hackers, The big item on the agenda at the working group this month is converting the current hackathon pamphlet material into a talk and some accompanying notes for the speaker to fall back on GovHack is just around the corner so we'd better get cracking. We're also keen to hear from any volunteers who want to present the material at GovHack or form our own FSM GovHack team Join us at The Leveson at 6:30 on Thursday the 6th of July, where we'll prepare the content that goes to GovHack and enjoy some tasty food and beverage. Feel free to drop any suggestions in the FSM Riot channel too #freesoftwaremelb:matrix.zammit.org See you there. Thursday 6th July, 6:30-8:00pm Location: The Leveson (46 Leveson St, North Melbourne) Having trouble finding us? Call 0419 390 496

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