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Creativity For Netting
The Internet
Dr. N. N. Panicker
creativity-network
What Is Internet?
a. A global pool of information and services,
accessible by means of locally executed interface software through
computer and telephone
b. Technically: world-wide network of computer
networks connected through a set of standards, protocols and
mechanisms allowing interaction, and sharing of software &
data
c.A society functioning without the requirement
of a central governing body
Cyberspace
It is the domain of computer communications; a world in which
physical and national boundaries become irrelevant; a place
in which the laws and regulations of centuries become difficult,
impossible or irrelevant to apply; a place which might evolve
its own nationhood:
Cybernation
Cyberpolitics
Access and rights of cyber space and the Internet are inherently
anti-hierarchical, allow people to experiment with their identify
and provide access to a wide range of information. The key issue
is who has access? - a small privileged sector of developed
societies.
"Even a year ago, demonstrators were burning computers
on the streets of Okinawa saying that poor people need water
and you can't drink a computer. In fact...there isn't a trade-off
between information technologies and other development needs.
'' -Vernon Ellis, Digital Opportunity Task Force of G8
The Digital Divide
G8 (U.S., Japan, Canada, Germany, France, Britain, Italy and
Russia) on 2001.07.21 endorsed an action plan to bridge the
"digital divide'' with the poorest countries.
Gain better access
Promote the use in reducing poverty
$1.5 billion from World Bank annual investment in digital technology
U.S. government pledge of $100 million to help implement the
report
DEVELOPMENT GOALS
- Empowerment: to enlighten and utilize
- Freedom: to use, modify and share
- Access: to all who need it
- Affordability: Not to be priced as a premium product for
the rich few.
- Conservation: Not to drain limited resources: money, time
and attention
- Safety: Not to reduce security and privacy
- Emancipation: Not to cause restriction and bondage
Options
Language:
- Development of new universal language
- Simultaneous, real time translation
- Multiple language capability
- Provision for separate languages
Payment mode:
- Universal Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Barter of goods and services: Accounted, Good faith
- Cashless system
- Kanchana mukthi
Free Software
4 fundamental freedoms
- Freedom to use (run the software)
- Freedom to adapt to the specific needs. This requires
the Source Code to be distributed
- Freedom to redistribute copies
- Freedom to improve and release modified versions of software
to the public
Gnu Public License (GPL)
Copy left vs. Copy right
Development direction to avoid infrastructure limitations
Air-conditioning: No more needed; sturdier structure
Power supply: Battery backup, solar, clockwork
Telephone: Wireless, satellite
Cost: Cheap computer, modem and telephone
Charges: Free services, shared contributions
Proliferation: Time sharing, cyber café, schools, libraries
Memory and Speed: Pooling and Sharing, use of not-in-use time
Human Development
Profit motive: Selfless new attitude
Information flood: Devices to fine tune, search, options
Misinformation & mistakes: Devices to warn eg. grammar/spell
check
Mischief: Devices to warn and guard
Corruption of minds: Tools to keep out options
Health hazards: Self monitoring, warning, stimulation for break,
New technology to reduce harm, Screen savers to cool it off,
Exercise and meditation promotion
Two initiatives proposed:
1. Equal Internet Opportunity Movement
Plan and Policy for Development & Implementation OSM and
FSF Approach vs. WB Aid
Patent, Copyright, Monopoly Microsoft monopoly is natural; even
without foul play Russian programmer arrested
Accessibility vs. Infrastructure Cyber cafes- bringing internet
to India and India to internet
Connectivity vs. Content Connectivity solutions: Electronic
Data Interface, etc.
Communication vs. Commerce People's Participation for Swaraj
2. Internet Creativity Initiative. (ICI)
Software and Hardware Development
Real-time brainstorming facility
P2P Network Connectivity Breakthrough
Universal Access Tools
Information Content Compiler eg. MIT puts all courses on line
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