UK Digital Economy Bill will wipe out indie WiFi hotspots in libraries, unis, cafes Boing Boing. Author Cory Doctorow monitors this sort of mirror universe trend for the Electronic Frontier Foundation and on boingboing and his own site, craphound. Witness “free market” advocates who press for government regulation burdening public access to the internet over Wi-Fi connections offered by small businesses, libraries and others. Why not laissez-faire … laissez-passer?
February 28, 2010
February 27, 2010
Using Drupal
More than one low-budget or no-budget Montana organization has a website built with Drupal. The Drupal content management system is free and used for well known sites like The White House, the New York Observer, Amnesty International and The Onion.
But the learning curve is steep, and Montana cities do not always have a network of Drupal-literate coders available to assist with administration and updating of sites.
If this situation sounds familiar, get Using Drupal.
This uncommonly well written book may immediately remedy the familiar Montana problem of the “missing webmaster” by unlocking the community-based power of a Drupal website. The book includes lucid descriptions of key website administration concepts combined with practical step-by-step remedies for typical organizational goals.
And if you live in Montana but despise books of this nature, remember that Drupal coder communities are growing daily. In Montana, the Western Montana Drupal Group is another good place to seek affordable help.
“No Budget” Website Demonstrates Free and Open Source Software for Private and Nonprofit Offices (January 2007) | LSNTAP
“No Budget” Website Demonstrates Free and Open Source Software for Private and Nonprofit Offices (January 2007) | LSNTAP. The coverage is a little dated, but the project (this one) is still going strong! 
Coffee Party | Wake Up and Stand Up
The Coffee Party Movement gives voice to Americans who want to see cooperation in government. We recognize that the federal government is not the enemy of the people, but the expression of our collective will, and that we must participate in the democratic process in order to address the challenges that we face as Americans. As voters and grassroots volunteers, we will support leaders who work toward positive solutions, and hold accountable those who obstruct them.
February 24, 2010
Suit Claims LegalZoom’s Document Prep Is Unauthorized Practice – News – ABA Journal
Suit Claims LegalZoom’s Document Prep Is Unauthorized Practice – News – ABA Journal. Legal Zoom is the company endorsed by AM radio talk show hosts. The right wing talkers’ opinions about Legal Zoom are questionable to say the least. So why would anyone ever listen to them about health care? Inquiring minds ….
February 23, 2010
Top 5 Best Linux Firewalls
This is a link to a geek survey of the Top 5 Best Linux Firewalls. It was posted by the learned Mr. Natarajan, whose clear articles are indispensable for professionals migrating to a linux-based office.
February 21, 2010
February 20, 2010
Op-Ed Contributor – Have Keyboard, Will Travel – NYTimes.com
Op-Ed Contributor – Have Keyboard, Will Travel – NYTimes.com. Applies to lawyers too?
In Tiny Courts of N.Y., Abuses of Law and Power – New York Times
In Tiny Courts of N.Y., Abuses of Law and Power – New York Times. These judges can apparently imprison defendants for up to two years!