Date & Time

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Description

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Location

09/01/2006 01:00 PM

Tor: An Anonymous Internet Communication System

Tor is a freely available toolset for enhancing privacy and security on the Internet.  This talk will describe Tor, what makes it useful, its limitations, and how to get and use it.

L. Taylor Banks

Champagne - Marriott

09/01/2006 02:30 PM

Self Publishing

A new generation of on-demand book publishers now makes it possible to have books printed on demand, even one at a time.  This has opened new opportunities for up and coming authors and artists and has made it much easier to break into publishing.  The risks and rewards of self publishing will be discussed.

sohma g. dawling, Jason Adams, Earle Wheeler, Jennie Breeden

Champagne - Marriott

09/01/2006 04:00 PM

Challenges Facing Free Expression on Usenet

The Digital Millenium Copyright Act and so-called "net annoyance" law have caused much anxiety and discussion among Usenet users.  Usenet expert Danhiel Baker talks about the recent crackdown on NZB sites, copyright infringement cases significant to Usenet, who sends DMCA takedown notices and common misconceptions about the DMCA, and why it all matters to the average Usenet user. (Usenet is a massive distributed worldwide message board system and is now more than 25 years old.)

Danhiel Baker

Champagne - Marriott

09/01/2006 05:30 PM

Sex, Lies, & Technology: Why is Everyone So Afraid of MySpace?

New technologies always bring new moral panics, and there are a *lot* of people panicking these days over computer technologies: Sexual predators on MySpace!  Porn on the 'Net!  Sex and Violence in video games!  Like most moral panics, these are causing those in power to overreach and do things that very likely violate the First Amendment, like suspending kids for what they say on their personal blog, trying to criminalize sexual speech online, and introducing bills to regulate video game content.  Come hear from Electronic Frontier Foundation attorney Kevin Bankston, who will give you the facts,  explain the law, and tell you how you can fight for your digital freedoms in the face of nervous parents, unreasonable teachers and publicity-seeking lawmakers.

Kevin Bankston

Champagne - Marriott

09/01/2006 07:00 PM

My So-Called LiveJournal (.com)

LiveJournal.com is more than just a web site. It has quickly evolved into a major social phenomenon on the Internet. This will be an open roundtable for web diarists to discuss writing, the shock of having a fanbase, and interesting tales of journaling.

Cherie Priest, Mystrys, Kimiko, sohma g. dawling, Zeppo

International North - Hyatt

09/01/2006 8:30 PM

Usenet 101

Troubled by trolls?  Can't find an active Starwars newsgroup?  Don't know a PAR from an NZB?  Everything you always wanted to know about Usenet but were afraid to ask; Usenet expert Danhiel Baker provides an introduction and practical overview of Usenet, a massive distributed worldwide message board system which is now more than 25 years old.  Topics will include how to find newsgroups which suit your interests, basic Usenet-iquette, dealing with trolls & abuse, binary/multimedia newsgroup basics, and more advanced subjects such as gatewaying a Usenet group to a webforum.

Danhiel Baker

Champagne - Marriott

09/01/2006 10:00 PM

Walking the Line: Moral, Ethical, and Legal Concerns in Online Adult Entertainment

In the United States, there may be no line of work more scrutinized than the production, distribution, and performance in adult oriented fare.  There is a lot for a person to consider before making an attempt to break into the adult industry.  In fact, making uninformed choices in the "skin biz" can result in personal turmoil, privacy concerns, and even prosecution.  We're here to help you walk that line.  The experts on this unique panel will help you learn how to sail the proverbial "seas of sleaze" while protecting yourself from unnecessary pitfalls imposed by social stigmas and government organizations.

Scott McGowan, Mike South, GonZo

Champagne - Marriott

09/01/2006 11:30 PM

E-Voting Documentary: Invisible Ballots

This documentary explores problems with the current generation of electronic voting machines, including the inability to do a vote by vote recount, and the threat this poses to confidence in our system of democracy.  The politics surrounding this technology and possible solutions are also explored.

Scott M. Jones

Champagne - Marriott

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09/02/2006 10:00 AM

US Tax Credits for Making Games

What if the US Government will give you a tax credit if you manufacture your game in the United States? Sounds crazy but that is just what they have done. And this credit is not just for board games but also could be for Internet games as well. Come learn how you can qualify for the new Manufacturing tax credit and not pay taxes.

Peter H Friedman

Champagne - Marriott

09/02/2006 11:30 AM

Spam, Spim, & Splog

Today's aggressive marketers have moved beyond spam into instant messaging (spim) and blog attacks (splog).  Attorney Pete Wellborn discusses the legal aspects of stopping network abusers, using both criminal and civil penalties, and how recent anti-spam legislation has failed to keep pace with new attack vectors.

Pete Wellborn

Champagne - Marriott

09/02/2006 01:00 PM

Incident Response and Forensics

A walk-through of all steps involved in investigating an information security incident.  We start with network traffic, using the IDS, tracking down the target host, and recon on the attacker.  Then we move to the live data on the host and hard drive analysis.  We will show the process step by step, using variety of free and commercial tools.

Presmike

Champagne - Marriott

09/02/2006 02:30 PM

Why Fair Use Is Important and How To Defend It

"Fair use" is one of the most confusing and misunderstood areas of law, but it's one of the most important in the realm of free expression, and each and every writer relies on it. This talk and Q&A will help you understand the principles of fair use so you can better figure out how you can protect your fair use rights, and when and why you should use them.

Laura Quilter, Clifton Tunnell

Champagne - Marriott

09/02/2006 04:00 PM

Web Services and Online Games

Web services are already successfully used by leading corporations on the web like Google or Yahoo. How could they be used to enhance online gaming? For a research project at the Free University, Brussels, Francois Deliege developed and implemented web services for the Star Wars Combine, a free MMORPG developed by amateurs. He will describe the use of web services in the Star Wars Combine, how the community reacted to it, and what potential web services may hold for online games.

Francois Deliege, Annette Pohlke

Champagne - Marriott

09/02/2006 05:30 PM

Web Cam Girls

Thanks to the advent of inexpensive web cameras, you can show just about anything you want to online and still remain anonymous. What better way to develop a fan base! Why would anyone let strangers view their private lives? Many cam sites are totally free. Explanations, observations, and experiences from this cultural phenomenon.

Mystrys, Kimiko, Tatsumi, sohma g. dawling

International North - Hyatt

09/02/2006 07:00 PM

Hacking 101

Hacking 101 celebrates its 10th Anniversary panel! Just what is a hacker anyway? Culture, history, contacts, resources, and pointers for more info. Dispelling the myths from the media and the courts. Brought to you by se2600.org.

jonny X, Randal L. Schwartz, Kevin Bankston, Danhiel Baker

International North - Hyatt

09/02/2006 08:30 PM

Network Neutrality

Network neutrality is one of the most emotional Internet-related issues in the news this year.  Just what is it?  Why are so many people up in arms about it, and why don't many long time Internet activists agree about the solutions?  Does your ISP have a right to surcharge high bandwidth sites?  And if so, is this the end of the Internet as we know it, and might that be a good thing?

Tom Cross, Laura Quilter, Danhiel Baker

Champagne - Marriott

09/02/2006 10:00 PM

Adult Entertainment and Technology: A Lusty Liaison

It's been a widely accepted fact that the adult industry has been one of the single greatest influences on entertainment technology over the past 30 years.  From the rise and fall of VHS to the proliferation of the Internet and beyond, adult oriented entertainment has been the proving grounds for nearly any media type we use today.  In this discussion, panelists will tell you a bit about this rich history, but more importantly help you understand some of the newest trends in which blue biz is currently breaking ground.  You'll also get a brief education on the inner clockwork of adult websites and how webmasters running amateur and professional erotic sites can optimize their craft.

Scott McGowan, Mike South, GonZo

Champagne - Marriott

09/02/2006

11:30 PM

D*C WOW Gathering

Meet with other DragonCon Warcraft and World of Warcraft players to find teammates and discuss strategies.  Meet new friends.  Learn ways to use the new skills. Trade stories and tales of adventures.  Bag on Blizzard.  Discuss the new expansion The Burning Crusade, etc.

Laurie Higgins

Champagne - Marriott

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09/03/2006

10:00 AM

Sci-Fi Gaming Get-Together

Informal face-to-face meeting with other sci-fi gaming fans. 

Hosted by James Carroll.

James Carroll

Champagne - Marriott

09/03/2006

11:30 AM

Government Surveillance:

How the NSA 0wnz0red the 'Net

The National Security Agency, with the cooperation of AT&T and others, now has a back door into the major telecommunications companies' networks and databases.  That means the government has unchecked access to the private communications and phone records of nearly every American.  Electronic Frontier Foundation attorney Kevin Bankston is one of the lawyers fighting to stop this illegal domestic spying, representing AT&T customers in a lawsuit against the telecom giant for its illegal collaboration with the government.  In this session, he'll lay out the law and technology of the NSA surveillance program and explain what Congress and the courts are (or aren't) doing about it.  He'll also discuss several other new troubling trends in government surveillance -- cell phones, your search history, and ISP record retention -- and give practical and political advice about how you can protect your privacy

Kevin Bankston

Champagne - Marriott

09/03/2006

1:00 PM

Internet Sales Tax: The Two Towers of Nexus

The one ring has been damaged, but will it be shattered. Learn how all your future Internet transactions may be subject to sales and VAT tax. Own a Internet business, beware you may be liable to more than the State or Country you live in for income taxes. The World Governments' want your money and have erected a new structure that they will use to tax you. Learn what you can still do before this new tower of taxation is complete.

Peter H Friedman

Champagne - Marriott

09/03/2006

2:30 PM

JACPH: Words of Warning

Randal L. Schwartz gives his famous JACPH talk (Just Another Convicted Perl Hacker) and discusses what NOT to do if police show up at your door.

Randal L. Schwartz

Champagne - Marriott

09/03/2006 04:00 PM

Webcomics

A behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to produce a successful web-based comic strip series, given by established artists and authors.  New this year, we are proud to present the "Uncle Fred Awards", in honor of Fred Lasswell, creator of "Snuffy Smith" and an early web comic pioneer.  Awards will be presented to honor the best and newest web cartoonists.

Jennie Breeden, Erin Lindsey, Bill Holbrook, John P. Lotshaw, Kara Knepton

Regency V - Hyatt

09/03/2006

5:30

Creative Commons and Open Content Models

Creative Commons and open content models of distribution aim to minimize the problems of today's 'permissions culture' by giving content creators easy ways to get their stuff into the world. This is old-school distribution, pre-1976 style, but with some modern tweaks.  We'll talk about the models, have some real-life folks who give content away talk about why they do it and how it's impacted them, and have lots of time for discussion about the benefits and problems.

Laura Quilter, Scott Sigler, Chad Fraley

Champagne - Marriott

09/03/2006 07:00 PM

Maybe the Patent Troll Ate Your Software Company

Learn about how current patent law affects the rights of open source programming, software development, and how proposed changes to the law may dramatically affect the future of software development.

Clifton Tunnell

Champagne - Marriott

09/03/2006

8:30 PM

Are You Decent? Attempts to Reestablish the Decency Standard After the CDA Decision

The Internet is the bastion of all that is evil, and will corrupt your children, turn you into a mindless zombie, kick your dog, and lead to a polka revival. But all is not lost - Congress is here to protect you! Learn the latest on governmental intrusions into your electronic privacy and web-surfing abilities. Discuss the Department of Justice, the FCC, 2257, and the even more heinous 5528, and learn what you can do to stop this scourge.

Andrew Greenberg, Mystrys, Kara Mikos, Clifton Tunnell

Champagne - Marriott

09/03/2006 10:00 PM

Hacking 201

Q&A from our panel of experts. Play "stump the hacker", maybe you'll win a prize! Brought to you by se2600.org.

jonny X, Randal L. Schwartz

Champagne - Marriott

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Location

09/04/2006

10:00 AM

Hacking 301

Many folks quietly drinking coffee. Very quietly.

jonny X

Champagne - Marriott

09/04/2006

11:30 AM

Copyright vs. Creativity: FreeCulture.org

Although intended "To promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts," copyright has increasingly become a tool used to lock down culture and stifle innovation.   A representative of FreeCulture.org will speak about why this matters and how a growing movement, with roots in the FLOSS community, academia, media activists, creative artists and writers, and civil libertarians is working to enable creativity and restore balance to copyright.

Brian Pitts

Champagne - Marriott

09/04/2006 01:00 PM

Famous Unsolved Codes

Game designer and codebreaker Elonka Dunin describes some of the most famous and infamous codes yet to be broken, including the Kryptos sculpture at the CIA headquarters.

Elonka Dunin

Champagne - Marriott

09/04/2006 02:30 PM

The Wikipedia Effect

Wikipedia is an online encyclopedia built by its readers. In five years it went from nothing to having about a million articles in English and nearly two million spread across more than 100 other languages. While coverage and quality vary widely, many articles are comparable in quality to those in long-established commercial alternatives. Yet the traditional safeguards of vetting content prior to publication are not only absent but replaced by a radical form of peer review where anyone can edit and add content. A brief history of the project, its software, and the community will be presented as well as an introduction to what the Wikimedia Foundation, the organization that runs Wikipedia, plans to do in the future to improve the project and its product.

Daniel Mayer

Champagne - Marriott

09/04/2006

4:00 PM

Wrap-Up and Comments

Another year of Electronic Frontiers Forums comes to a close.  So what did you think?  Give us your comments, questions, and ideas for future panels.

Scott M. Jones

Champagne - Marriott