****************************************************************** ////////////// ////////////// ////////////// /// /// /// /////// /////// /////// /// /// /// ////////////// /// /// ****************************************************************** EFFector Online Volume 5 No. 15 8/20/1993 editors@eff.org A Publication of the Electronic Frontier Foundation ISSN 1062-9424 -==--==--==-<>-==--==--==- In this issue: Big Dummy's Guide to the Internet New EFF T-Shirts, Hot Off the Presses! Computers, Freedom & Privacy '94 Local Groups List Updated -==--==--==-<>-==--==--==- ********************************* Big Dummy's Guide to the Internet ********************************* EFF is proud to announce that the Big Dummy's Guide to the Internet is now available for free download from our ftp site. The Big Dummy's Guide is a user guide for novices on all the Internet has to offer. The genesis of the Big Dummy's Guide was a few informal conversations, which included Mitch Kapor of the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) and Steve Cisler of Apple Computers, in June of 1991. With the support of Apple Computers, EFF hired a writer (Adam Gaffin) and actually took on the project in September of 1991. The idea was to write a guide to the Internet for folks who had little or no experience with network communications. The Guide is currently posted to "the 'net" in ASCII and Hypercard (Mac) formats. We have been giving it away on disk at conferences, and we hope to have a print edition available for a nominal charge soon. We're hoping to update this Guide on a regular basis, so please feel free to send us your comments and corrections. EFF would like to thank the folks at Apple, especially Steve Cisler of the Apple Library, for their support and gentle prodding in our efforts to bring this Guide to you. We hope it helps you open up a whole new world, where new friends and experiences are sure to be yours. Enjoy! The Big Dummy's Guide to the Internet can be downloaded by anonymous ftp from ftp.eff.org. The ASCII version is located at /pub/EFF/papers/big-dummys-guide.txt. The Hypercard stack is located at /pub/EFF/papers/big-dummys-guide.sit.hqx. ************************************* New EFF T-Shirts, Hot Off the Presses ************************************* EFF has just received a shipment of 1000 new t-shirts. The design on the back of the shirt was submitted as part of our t-shirt contest by Steve Sheinkin, who will receive a free t-shirt and membership into EFF. The shirts themselves are white with red and black lettering. On the front, a small EFF logo is printed on the left. The back is split into four blocks and is labelled "Pioneers Throughout History." The first block contains a cowboy on a horse looking off into the sunset and is labelled "The Western Frontier." The second block contains John F. Kennedy at a podium and is labelled "The New Frontier." The third block contains a starship and is labelled "The Final Frontier." And the fourth block contains the EFF logo and is labelled "The Electronic Frontier." Shirts are available in small and extra-large. To order the new t-shirts, send a check for $10 for each shirt to EFF T-Shirts, 1001 G Street, NW, Suite 950 East, Washington, DC 20001. ******************************** Computers, Freedom & Privacy '94 ******************************** Conference Announcement Computers, Freedom, and Privacy 1994 23-26 March 1994 The fourth annual conference, "Computers, Freedom, and Privacy," (CFP'94) will be held in Chicago, Il., March 23-26, 1994. The conference is hosted by The John Marshall Law School; George B. Trubow, professor of law and director of the Center for Informatics Law at John Marshall, is general chair of the conference. (E-Mail: <7trubow@jmls.edu>). The program is sponsored jointly by these Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Special Interest Groups: Communications (SIGCOMM); Computers and Society (SIGCAS); Security, Audit and Control (SIGSAC). The advance of computer and communications technologies holds great promise for individuals and society. From conveniences for consumers and efficiencies in commerce to improved public health and safety and increased participation in government and community, these technologies are fundamentally transforming our environment and our lives. At the same time, these technologies present challenges to the idea of a free and open society. Personal privacy is at risk from invasions by high-tech surveillance and monitoring; a myriad of personal information data bases expose private life to constant scrutiny; new forms of illegal activity may threaten the traditional barriers between citizen and state and present new tests of Constitutional protection; geographic boundaries of state and nation may be recast by information exchange that knows no boundaries in global data networks. CFP'94 will present an assemblage of experts, advocates and interest groups from diverse perspectives and disciplines to consider freedom and privacy in today's "information society." A series of pre-conference tutorials will be offered on March 23, 1994, with the conference program beginning on Thursday, March 24, and running through Saturday, March 26, 1994. The Palmer House, a Hilton hotel located in Chicago's "loop," and only about a block from The John Marshall Law School, is the conference headquarters. Room reservations should be made directly with the hotel after September 1, 1993, mentioning John Marshall or "CFP'94" to get the special conference rate of $99.00, plus tax. The Palmer House Hilton 17 E. Monroe, Chicago, Il. 60603 Tel: 312-726-7500; 1-800-HILTONS; Fax 312-263-2556 Communications regarding the conference should be sent to: CFP'94 The John Marshall Law School 315 S. Plymouth Ct. Chicago, IL 60604-3907 (Voice: 312-987-1419; Fax: 312-427-8307; E-mail: CFP94@jmls.edu) CALL FOR CFP'94 PARTICIPATION AND PROGRAM SUGGESTIONS It is intended that CFP'94 programs will examine the potential benefits and burdens of new information and communications technologies and consider ways in which society can enjoy the benefits while minimizing negative implications. Proposals are requested from those who desire to present an original paper in a relevant area of technology, policy analysis or law, or to suggest a program presentation. Any proposal (1) should not exceed three typewritten double-spaced pages; (2) must state the title of the paper or program; (3) briefly describe its theme and content; and (4) set out the name, address, credentials and experience of the author or suggested speakers. If a proposed paper has already been completed a copy should be attached to the proposal. STUDENT PAPER COMPETITION Full time college or graduate students are invited to enter the student paper competition. Papers must not exceed 2500 words and should address the impact of computer and telecommunications technologies on freedom and privacy in society. Winners will receive a scholarship to attend the conference and present their papers. All papers should be submitted by November 1, 1993 (either as straight text via e-mail or 6 printed copies) to: Prof. Eugene Spafford Department of Computer Science Purdue University West Lafeyette, IN 47907-2004 E-Mail: spaf@cs.purdue.edu; Voice: 317-494-7825 REGISTRATION Registration information and fee schedules will be announced by September 1, 1993. Inquiries regarding registration should be directed to RoseMarie Knight, Registration Chair, at the JMLS address above; her voice number is 312-987-1420. ******************************************************* Local and Regional Groups Supporting Online Communities ******************************************************* Below is the updated list of regional groups that support online communications. Feel free to contact any of the folks listed below with your ideas and to learn more about how you can get involved. We have tried to keep this list updated, but contact information changes frequently, and new groups are emerging all the time. We apologize for any problems with this list. If you notice any problems, or if you know of other groups that we should add, or if you are trying to form a group in your local area, please forward the name of the group and contact information to ssteele@eff.org. Thanks! ALABAMA Huntsville: Huntsville Group Matt Midboe -- mmidboe@nyx.cs.du.edu CALIFORNIA San Francisco Bay Area: This!Group Mitch Ratcliffe -- coyote@well.sf.ca.us or Glenn Tenney -- tenney@netcom.com Judi Clark -- judic@netcom.com DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Washington, DC, Area: CapAccess general -- capacces@gwuvm.gwu.edu Taylor Walsh -- (202)466-0522 (voice) (301)933-4852 (voice) "Group 2600" and some public access operators Bob Stratton -- strat@intercon.com Mikki Barry -- ooblick@intercon.com MASSACHUSETTS Cambridge: EF128 (ELectronic Frontier Route 128) Lar Kaufman -- lark@ora.com MICHIGAN Ann Arbor: Ann Arbor Computer Society & others Ed Vielmetti -- emv@msen.com msen gopher -- gopher.msen.com msen mail list -- majordomo@mail.msen.com "info aacs" Msen Inc. 628 Brooks Ann Arbor, MI 48103 Phone: (313)998 4562 (voice) (313)998 4563 (fax) MISSOURI Kansas City: Greater Kansas City Sysop Association Scott Lent - slent@vax1.umkc.edu GKCSA P.O. Box 14480 Parkville, MO 64152 Phone: (816)734-2949 (voice) (816)734-4732 (data) NEW MEXICO Albuquerque: IndraNet and NitV Data Center. Stanton McCandlish -- anton@hydra.unm.edu Bitnet: anton@unmb.bitnet, FidoNet: 1:301/2, IndraNet: 369:1/1 BBS: (505)246-8515 (1200-14400, v32/v32b/v42/v42b, N-1-8) Stanton McCandlish 8020 Central SE #405 Albuquerque, NM 87108 Phone: (505)247-3402 NEW YORK Batavia: Genesee Community College Group Thomas J. Klotzbach -- 3751365@mcimail.com Thomas J. Klotzbach Genesee Community College Batavia, NY 14020 Phone: (716)343-0055 x358 (voice - work) New York City Metropolitan Area: Society for Electronic Access (SEA) general -- sea@panix.com Simona Nass -- simona@panix.com Alexis Rosen -- alexis@panix.com P.O. Box 3131 Church Street Station New York, NY 10008-3131 OHIO Cleveland: Cleveland Freenet The Cleveland Freenet can be reached by modem: (216) 368-3888 or by TELNET-ing to 'FREENET-IN-A.CWRU.EDU'. OKLAHOMA Stillwater: Lonny L. Lowe -- u941013@unx.ucc.okstate.edu Freelance Consulting 514 S. Pine Stillwater, OK 74074-2933 Phone: (405)747-4242 (voice) TENNESSEE Nashville: Craig Owensby -- basset@jackatak.raider.net Craig Owensby 805 Harpeth Bend Drive Nashville, TN 37205 Phone: (615)662-2011 home, (615)248-5271 work (both voice) TEXAS Austin: EFF-Austin general -- eff-austin@tic.com directors -- eff-austin-directors@tic.com Jon Lebkowsky -- jonl@tic.com EFF-Austin P.O. 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