Free Software's surprising sympathy with Catholic doctrine Publication: Newsforge Date: Nov 11 2005 Reporter: Marco Fioretti "The technological configuration underlying the Internet has a considerable bearing on its ethical aspects. Use of the new information technology and the Internet needs to be informed and guided by a resolute commitment to the practice of solidarity in the service of the common good. The Internet requires international cooperation in setting standards and establishing mechanisms to promote and protect [that common good]. Individuals, groups, and nations must have access to these new technologies. Cyberspace ought to be a resource of comprehensive information and services available without charge to all, and in a wide range of languages. The winner in this process will be humanity as a whole and not just a wealthy elite that controls science, technology, and the planet's resources. Determined action in the private and public sectors is needed to close and eventually eliminate the digital divide." Read comments Read full article Read full article in new window See other articles by Marco Fioretti See other articles published by Newsforge Today's headlines Headlines for Nov 11, 2005   Comments Subject Posted by Date Oh yeah ophis 11 Nov, 07:07 [ all comments ]
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