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Lostincyberspace
November 5th, 2008, 08:50 AM
I haven't heard to much about that area, for Mr Obama.

What have you all heard about him and his views, on technology?

Please don't turn this into a flame war or make it go out of hand. I would just like to get to know what you all feel about how well he will support open source and other progressive technology's.

ciscosurfer
November 5th, 2008, 08:54 AM
Some info on his website: http://www.barackobama.com/issues/technology/

grotto
November 5th, 2008, 09:11 AM
Scientific American had a brief article (http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=where-do-the-candidates-stand-on-environment) on McCain's and Obama's stances on environment and energy. And another short (http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=science-questions-would-be-presidents) one that includes space and stem cells.

Pekkalainen
November 5th, 2008, 10:13 AM
I think I heard him talk about "change" or something...

ad_267
November 5th, 2008, 10:21 AM
I like this:


Protect the Openness of the Internet: A key reason the Internet has been such a success is because it is the most open network in history. It needs to stay that way. Barack Obama strongly supports the principle of network neutrality to preserve the benefits of open competition on the Internet.

I'm guessing this thread might fall under "except for politics directly related to free and open source issues" in the forum rules.

I-75
November 5th, 2008, 10:22 AM
I have a prediction,...... that this thread will turn political and then it will be closed.

bapoumba
November 5th, 2008, 10:28 AM
I have a prediction,...... that this thread will turn political and then it will be closed.
The thread has been brought to our attention ;)

ZankerH
November 5th, 2008, 10:37 AM
Brief summary of the candidates' stands on all relevant positions:

Obama: CHANGE! HOPE!

McCain: I'M A WAR HERO!

This thread is now political and may be deleted. :popcorn:

bapoumba
November 5th, 2008, 10:39 AM
Brief summary of the candidates' stands on all relevant positions:

Obama: CHANGE! HOPE!

McCain: I'M A WAR HERO!

This thread is now political and may be deleted. :popcorn:
Well, dear, it did not started out with the intention of being political, so please do not spoil it ;)
One more chance..

I-75
November 5th, 2008, 10:42 AM
Linux : I am new and innovative.

Windows : I am well established and rule most computers.

Mac : Didn't you know? I am better than everyone...


lol

:guitar:

wfp
November 5th, 2008, 10:51 AM
I am not sure on his stance on technology, he seems like he's prety open minded thou. Maybe he thinks a little like me i love open source software, but i do not agree that all software should be free and for everyone to use. I guess what i am saying if joe the plummer> lol> Wants to make a killer photo software app and wants to charge 700 dollars for it good for him. And if i want i can just use digikam. I think thats one of the great things about the U.S there is always choices.

billgoldberg
November 5th, 2008, 11:04 AM
His stances don't matter, the lobby groups will dictate those laws (net neutrality, ...), I feel sorry for you guys already.

t0p
November 5th, 2008, 01:13 PM
I haven't heard to much about that area, for Mr Obama.

What have you all heard about him and his views, on technology?


President-elect Obama has long been an opponent of technological advancement and "progress". He is a Luddite, and advocates the destruction of weaving frames. Because of this, he was recently sentenced to death by a judge in Manchester, England.

In the 1980s and 1990s, Mr Obama was known as the "unaobama", and sent explosive devices to scientists and university professors all over America. Eventually the FBI tracked him down, but he was able to use his political connections to frame a pacifist philanthropist called Theodore Kaczynski. Mr Obama went on to advocate the destruction of the rain forest, the ozone layer and the greenhouse effect.

In 2006, all official record of Mr Obama's criminal activities were wiped under the provisions of the Witless Protection Program. Mr Obama then decided to stand for election as president against that other famous criminal and long-term prisoner Mr McCain. They went on to have 3 children*.



I have been asked to point out that it was never proved Mr Obama or Mr McCain had anything to do with that. As Mr Obama said at the time: "No one saw me, you can't touch me."

mips
November 5th, 2008, 07:45 PM
president-elect obama has long been an opponent of technological advancement and "progress". He is a luddite, and advocates the destruction of weaving frames. Because of this, he was recently sentenced to death by a judge in manchester, england.

In the 1980s and 1990s, mr obama was known as the "unaobama", and sent explosive devices to scientists and university professors all over america. Eventually the fbi tracked him down, but he was able to use his political connections to frame a pacifist philanthropist called theodore kaczynski. Mr obama went on to advocate the destruction of the rain forest, the ozone layer and the greenhouse effect.

In 2006, all official record of mr obama's criminal activities were wiped under the provisions of the witless protection program. Mr obama then decided to stand for election as president against that other famous criminal and long-term prisoner mr mccain. They went on to have 3 children*.


i have been asked to point out that it was never proved mr obama or mr mccain had anything to do with that. As mr obama said at the time: "no one saw me, you can't touch me."

wtf?

laurielegit
November 5th, 2008, 08:20 PM
Yeah! And what is Biden's position on power tools?

Seriously, this question is ridiculous.

Probably loves them, but only if the power is renewable. I don't know about Obama and power tools though :)

jonobr
November 5th, 2008, 08:27 PM
His first presidential address will be written using vi.


I think its about CHANGE (you os to 8.10) and HOPE (its not too much of a disaster............)

snova
November 5th, 2008, 08:31 PM
Regarding the politics in the Cafe, there is an exception for issues that concern us. I think this safely falls into this category, so if everybody can keep it clean, it should be fine.

Looking at his website, it looks ok to me, but I wouldn't trust it. Assuming it's true and he actually plans to do this, I guess we're fortunate he won...

Looking forward to "ubiquitous broadband". :)

MaxIBoy
November 5th, 2008, 09:17 PM
Ubiquitous broadband?

Not all managed by one company, I hope?

WE NEED HEALTHY COMPETITION! However, the current system doesn't promote healthy competition either. This is because areas are divided up, and each area is monopolized by one ISP. So we need a federally provided ISP, which will be treated as a BUSINESS to make PROFIT, not a socialist-style entitlement. We don't want the BBC here; you only pay for it if you subscribe. And this ISP must be allowed to COMPETE with existing ISPs. Otherwise, there's no incentive to provide good service.


Pardon my emphasis.