When I tell people I’m traveling around the world studying hackers and free software activism, some of the most common reactions I get are along the lines of, “Isn’t that illegal?”, “Make sure they don’t steal your credit card number,” or “I can’t believe they’d let you meet with them.” Reactions like these betray a […]
Entries Tagged as 'Hacker culture'
On the meaning of the word “hacker”
August 21st, 2008 · 2 Comments · Free software, Hacker culture, Technology
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Hackers…or ninjas?
September 11th, 2008 · 2 Comments · Hacker culture, Netherlands
So the Amsterdam hackers have proven to be both wily and elusive. In email correspondence, they said that they’d be at their squatted hacklab anytime from 6 pm to midnight tonight. I went on the later end because I figured things would be more active (and because it takes a fairly complicated series of busses, […]
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Bathing in Budapest
September 20th, 2008 · 3 Comments · Hacker culture, Hungary, Travel
So the data retention workshop was really cool and interesting. I’ll write more about it later, but I’m pretty tired right now. Most of the conference participants went out to dinner afterwards, at a fairly fancy restaurant. I didn’t have a lot of money, so I basically ordered the cheapest thing on the menu (some […]
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Where was I?
October 7th, 2008 · 2 Comments · Hacker culture, Italy, Photos, Technology
I guess the last time I wrote was over a week ago now. As you may have noticed, the site was down for a few days, too. Between that, and the fact that I haven’t been any place with reliable internet, it’s been hard. I’m going to try to get caught up, but I think […]
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Social Center and Critical Mass in Pisa
October 25th, 2008 · 3 Comments · Bikes, Hacker culture, Italy, Politics, Travel
I should say a few words about Stefania’s car. It’s a totally hilarious 22-year old beater. The roof leaks when it rains, so she has to always leave the windows open a crack so the interior can dry out. There’s a joint from a previous owner wedged deep in one of the air vents, so […]
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