Creating In The Cloud And Other Tales Of Design Realidad
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Creating in the Cloud and Other Tales of Design Realidad Jon Phillips, [email protected], http://rejon.org
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The trend towards web-based applications creates a question about the future of creativity on the web. With web projects like Aviary, Scribd and Slideshare, more people than ever have access to making and sharing creations. How do our beloved desktop applications such as Inkscape, Gimp, Scribus, Krita, and Blender fit into this new world wide web world order (NWWWWO)? How do our projects stay relevant in contemporary times as more users and technology move to use network services? How may we learn from the rapid development of web-based projects that don’t rely upon the ultra-long development cycles, arduous community learning curves and reliance upon cranky ingrained software development methodologies? First, this presentation surveys the landscape of creative network services such as Aviary, DeviantArt, Scribd, and Docstoc. Then it investigates the the Free and Open Source Software (FLOSS) approach to on-line network services, Autonomo.us Free Network Services most commonly licensed with the GNU Affero GPL 3.0 software license. The Open Clip Art Library and Open Font Library communities are used as examples of pre-Free Network Services websites which can fit into the Autonomo.us Free Network Services definition. This presentation is a call to arms for all FLOSS Graphics communities to think about how their applications integrate with the web, what pieces are missing, and how we can all collaborate on making a unlocked web-based graphics future.
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Creating in the Cloud
and Other Tales of Design Realidad
Jon Phillips, [email protected], http://rejon.org
Email?
Blogging?
Photos?
The WebOS Already Exists.
The WebOS Already Exists.
What Does Common Person Want?
Multiple DevicesMultiple LocationsSame Secure Data
Data Zai Nar?
Do What With My Data?
Autonomo.us Free Network Services
Where are my freedoms?(1) use, (2) study and adapt(3) distribute, (4) improve
SOLUTION FREE SOFTWARE + FREE NETWORK SERVICES
FREE is NOT ENOUGH.
OPP
Terms of Service? Its my DATA!
We NEED Autonomy.
Franklin Street Declarationhttp://autonomo.us/2008/07/franklin-street-statement/
Developers 1. Use GNU Affero GPL Software License 2. Create free services to replacepopular non-free alternatives. 3. Replace centralized serviceswith open distributed ones (if possible).
Service Providers 1. Choose Free Software for services. 2. Release customizations to softwareunder a Free Software license. 3. Allow Data Portability for User's Data
Users 1. Consider Service Options! 2. Use services that follow the Franklin Street Declaration guidelines 3. Spread news about great services!
Pre-Autonomo.us Creative Services
Pre-Autonomo.us
Pre-Autonomo.us
Survey of Existing On-line Services
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On-Line Creative Software
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Why On-line Desktop/WebOS Wins!
Desktop Development TOO HARD!
Web Development is Easy!
Don't need loads of bells and whistles! Collaboration and Social Networking Vastly More IMPORTANT than INFINITE features!
We are set in our ways :( * Interfaces* Community Processes* Lack of Resources
Web Development Allows 1. Lowered Barrier for Participation2. More Eyes3. More Users4. Lotsa Investment Capital5. Escape from Free/Open Cul De Sac
WAKE-UP!
Missing Pieces? Inkscape, Gimp, Scribus, Blender, Document Management, Presentation Software, ?
http://autonomo.us/wiki/Wish_list
Sustainable Development.Donations or Profit? Survival is Good!
TODO1. What's Needed at Create Project
TODO1. What's Needed at Create Project2. Connect with Autonomo.us
TODO1. What's Needed at Create Project2. Connect with Autonomo.us3. Get Hacking! Funding! Go!
Creating in the Cloud
and Other Tales of Design Realidad
Jon Phillips, [email protected], http://rejon.org
