Hello everyone,
This is just a quick reminder of tonight's copyright discussion event
hosted by Re-create ZA at the Code for Africa offices.
The event will take place *tonight* at *17:30 for 18:00*, *Code for Africa,
3rd floor, 84 Shortmarket Street, Cape Town*. Right above the House of
Machines bar.
*In a nutshell:*
Under current copyright law it would be impossible to found a number of
innovative technology companies. So in effect, for example, an internet
search engine company like Google could never have been founded here
because of the way the law is written. The hangout will be about how the
law can be changed so innovative technology companies can be more easily
founded in South Africa as well as free knowledge more easily contributed
to. We have a very similar situation as in Australia which is why I have
added a video about the topic in that country. See link below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhDR1I4DpTo
We will also be talking about how the Fair Use vs Fair Dealing situation
effects editing Wikipedia and the importance of Freedom of Panorama.
You can RSVP by emailing Tusi at <tusifokane(a)gmail.com>
Regards,
Douglas.
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Douglas Ian Scott
司道格
Skype: douglas0scott
South African mobile number: +27 (0)79 515 8727