Synopses & Reviews
Open source technology, like Linux, has revolutionized the world of copyright and expanded the technological potentials of digital media. From downloading music and movies to accessing free software, digital media is forcing us to rethink the very idea of intellectual property. While big companies complain about lost profits, the individual has never enjoyed such freedom and autonomy in the market.
Berry explores this debate in a clear and concise way, offering an ideal introduction for anyone not versed in the legalistic terminology that up until now has dominated coverage of this issue. Looking at the historical development of the free software and the open source movement he examines its growth, politics, and potential impact, showing how the ideas that inspired the movement have now begun to influence wider cultural and political transformations. He explores whether free software and open source offer the potential for rethinking our relationship with technology in the information society.
This is a key text for students of media studies, politics, journalism, and anyone interested in new opportunities for creating a truly independent and democratic media.
Dr. David M. Berry is a lecturer in the Media and Communication department at the University of Swansea. He researches the philosophy of technology, media theory, digital media, and the social and political implications of the information society.
Synopsis
From downloading music and movies to accessing free software, digital media is forcing us to rethink the very idea of intellectual property.
While big companies complain about lost profits, the individual has never enjoyed such freedom and autonomy.
Berry explores this debate in a concise way, offering an ideal introduction for anyone not versed in the legalistic terminology that -- up until now -- has dominated coverage of this issue.
Looking at the historical development of the free software and the open source movement he examines its growth, politics and potential impact, showing how the ideas that inspired the movement have now begun to influence the wider cultural landscape. He explores whether free software offers us the potential to re-think our relationship with technology in the information society.
This book will appeal to students of media and journalism, and anyone interested in new opportunities for creating a truly independent and democratic media.
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Explores the politics of open source software, and how it is forcing us to re-think the idea of intellectual property.
Synopsis
The book explores what characterises a â€good life’ and how this idea has been affected by globalisation and neoliberalism.
About the Author
Dr. David M. Berry is a lecturer in the Media and Communication department at the University of Swansea. He researches the philosophy of technology, medium theory, digital media and the social and political implications of the information society.
Table of Contents
AcknowledgementsPrefaceThe Canary in the Mine2. The Information Society3. The Concept of the Commons4. From Free Software to Open Source? 5. The Contestation of Code6. The Poetics of CodeBibliographyIndex