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Information wants to be free. Believe it, pal.-=- Bruce Sterling
If only you could see what I've seen through your eyes.-=- Blade Runner
I think that a new kind of replicator has recently emerged on this very planet. it is staring us in the face. It is still in its infancy, still drifting clumsily about in its primeval soup, but already it is achieving evolutionary change at a rate which leaves the old gene panting far behind.....-=- Richard Dawkins [concerning memes]
The techno-underground is a direct descendant of the hippy revolution.-=- Select Magazine (April '92)
They made LSD illegal. I wonder what they're going to do about this stuff.-=- Jerry Garcia (about VR)
Cyberpunk is really about the present.-=- Rudy Rucker
On the Internet, no one knows that you're a dog.-=- New Yorker Comic
Who really gives a shit about the Whitewater affair. It's just political kibble cluttering up my mind. I wanna know how to get more and better jobs in Califormia. How to solve the war in the old Yugoslavia. And I want to know why if there is so much extra wheat in America that we have to pay people not to grow it, then why are there people starving today? Kibble is the drug war and the anti-gang crusade, instead of the education war and the youth brigade crusade. Kibble is the gov'ts adoption of the clipperchip when the clipper functions are already old tech and wasted spending. Kibble is the FBI's attempt assemble an interception site on the Internet for all datapackets. Kibble is the inability of one person to smile at the next while walking down the street for fear of getting robbed or shot.
I guess this isn't so much the kibble zine as it is the anti-kibble zine. But that doesn't have quite the ring to it. So don't be fooled by the title. We accept Kibble and non-kibble alike (we don't like to discriminate). Can society exist without kibble? probably not, but as J.F. Sebastion feared, we might soon be consumed by our kibble. I join him in his concern.
ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo o This issue's guest FAQ : Prempted by News o o (send me your FAQs for inclusion) o oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooThis section left (not)blank in the request that you read up on the clipper fiasco currently going on with the US gov't. Those of you of international flavor reading this might be a good idea, for it could help you prevent this error in your country.
Pointers on where to look for Clipper info
USENET -
GOPHER
WWW
Forwarded message:
From: jberman@eff.org Jerry Berman
Date: Mon, 7 Mar 1994 19:09:22 -0500
Subject: Leahy to hold hearings on Clipper Chip!
Dear Friends on the Electronic Frontier:
I have some good news to share with you. Senator Leahy just sent me a letter indicating that he *will* be scheduling hearings on the Administration's Clipper Chip proposal. I would like to thank all of you who sent us messages to forward to him urging hearings. I'm sure that stack of messages we printed out made a significant impact on the Senator -- the stack was over seven inches tall! (We look forward to the day when no trees will have to be sacrificed in the furtherance of democracy!)
And if you haven't written a message to Rep. Cantwell yet about her proposed amendment to the Export Control Act, please do so and forward it to cantwell@eff.org. This is an address we set up to enable us to collect messages in support of her bill. We have been printing out messages and delivering them each week -- so far we've received over 4500 letters of support. For more information on the Cantwell bill, send a message to cantwell-info@eff.org.
Thanks again. We'll let you know as soon as the Clipper hearing gets scheduled.
Sincerely,
Jerry Berman EFF Executive Director
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United States Senate
Committee on the Judiciary
Washington, DC 20510
March 1, 1994
Mr. Jerry Berman
Executive Director
Electronic Frontier Foundation
1001 G Street, Suite 950 East
Washington, DC 20001
Dear Jerry,
Thank you for forwarding to me the many thoughtful and informative messages you received over the Internet regarding the Administration's recent approval of an escrowed encryption standard, known as the Clipper Chip.
Many of the messages urge Congress to hold hearings to review the Administration's Clipper Chip standard. In fact, I intend to hold a hearing before the Judiciary Subcommittee on Technology and the Law, which I chair, to consider the important issues raised by the Clipper Chip. I will let you know when a date for the hearing is scheduled.
Thank you again.
Sincerely,
/s/ PATRICK J. LEAHY United States Senator
PJL/jud
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JOIN EFF!!
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EFF's work as a civil liberties organization in Washington has been very successful, but the realization of our goals of freedom and privacy online can only come with the active and vocal participation of the entire online community. Now that you have personally experienced both the threat of the loss of your privacy and the power having won the first battle, won't you take that next step and become a member of EFF?
By joining EFF, you will help us to expand our reach to educate and involve an even greater number of people in the shaping of these critical issues. Your tax-deductible donation will tie you into the EFF information network and support our public policy and legal work. As a member, you will be guaranteed timely the timely information and mechanism you need to respond on these issues. Our voices in unity *do* make a difference.
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o How to get PGP o
When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to ensure their own right to privacy, they get PGP :-).
Tired of sending your e-mail on postcards? Send me mail at
PGP is the free encryption program designed by Phil Zimmerman, and is
available for most any computer.
-=Xenon=-
Interpedia - Internet Encyclopedia mailing list
This is to inform you about the proposed Internet Encyclopedia, or
Interpedia and the mailing-list for discussion of it.
The original idea, due to Rick Gates, was for volunteers to
cooperatively write a new encyclopedia, put it in the public
domain,
and make it available on the Internet. Participants on the
mailing-list have expanded the concept by noting that the
bibliography entries and references provided with Interpedia
articles
could include hypertext links to other resources available on the
Internet. Unlike any printed encyclopedia, the Interpedia could be
kept completely up-to-date. Indeed, it could include hypertext
links
to ongoing discussions, and perhaps evolve into a general interface
to all resources and activities on the Internet.
If you find these ideas interesting, please join the Interpedia
mailing-list by sending a message to
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What's this? This is the initial announcement and invitation to DEF
CON ][,
a convention for the "underground" elements of the computer culture.
We try
to target the (Fill in your favorite word here): Hackers, Phreaks,
Hammies,
Virii coders, programmers, crackers, Cyberpunk Wannabees, Civil
Liberties
Groups, CypherPunks, Futurists, Artists, Etc..
WHO: You know who you are, you shady characters.
WHAT: A convention for you to meet, party, and listen to some
speeches
that you would normally never hear.
WHEN: July 22, 23, 24 - 1994
WHERE: Las Vegas, Nevada @ The Sahara Hotel
So you heard about DEF CON I, and want to hit part ][? You heard
about the
parties, the info discussed, the bizarre atmosphere of Las Vegas and
want to
check it out in person? Load up your laptop muffy, we're heading to
Vegas!
Here is what Three out of Three people said about last years
convention:
"DEF CON I, last week in Las Vegas, was both the strangest and the
best
computer event I have attended in years." -- Robert X. Cringely, Info
World
"Toto, I don't think we're at COMDEX anymore." -- Coderipper, Gray
Areas
"Soon we were at the hotel going through the spoils: fax sheets,
catalogs,
bits of torn paper, a few McDonald's Dino-Meals and lots of coffee
grounds.
The documents disappeared in seconds." -- Gillian Newson, New Media
Magazine
DESCRIPTION:
Last year we held DEF CON I, which went over great, and this year we
are
planning on being bigger and better. We have expanded the number of
speakers to included midnight tech talks and additional speaking on
Sunday.
We attempt to bring the underground into contact with "legitimate"
speakers.
Sure it's great to meet and party with fellow hackers, but besides
that we
try to provide information and speakers in a forum that can't be
found at
other conferences.
While there is an initial concern that this is just another excuse
for the
evil hackers to party and wreak havok, it's just not the case.
People come
to DEF CON for information and for making contacts. We strive to
distinguish
this convention from others in that respect.
WHAT'S NEW THIS YEAR:
This year will be much larger and more organized than last year. We
have a
much larger meeting area, and have better name recognition. Because
of this
we will have more speakers on broader topics. Expect speaking to run
Saturday and Sunday, ending around 5 p.m. Some of the new things
expected
include:
> An INet connection with sixteen ports will be there, _BUT_ will only
provide serial connections because terminals are too hard to ship.
So
bring a laptop with communications software if you want to connect
to the
network. Thanks to cyberlink communications for the connection.
> There will be door prizes, and someone has already donated a Cell
Phone
to give away.
> Dr. Ludwig will present his virii creation awards on Sunday.
> A bigger and better "Spot The Fed" contest, which means more shirts
to
give away.
> More room, we should have tables set up for information
distribution.
If you have anything you want distributed, feel free to leave it on
the
designated tables. Yes, this year there will be a true 24 hour
convention space.
> A 24 hour movie / video suite where we will be playing all type of
stuff.
VHS Format. Mail me with suggested titals to show, or bring your
own.
> Midnight Tech Talks on Friday and Saturday night to cover the more
technical topics and leave the days free for more general
discussions.
WHO IS SPEAKING:
I was going to run a list of the current speakers we have lined up,
but at
this point things are still fluid. In a few months when the speakers
list
is more solidified I will release it. I'll name the poeple who have
committed to attending in the next announcement. Trust me.
WHERE THIS THING IS:
It's in Las Vegas, the town that never sleeps. Really. There are no
clocks
anywhere in an attempt to lull you into believing the day never ends.
Talk
about virtual reality, this place fits the bill with no clunky
hardware. If
you have a buzz you may never know the difference. It will be at the
Sahara
Hotel. Intel as follows:
The Sahara Hotel: 1.800.634.6078
Room Rates: Single/Double $55, Tripple $65, Suite $120
(Usually $200) + 8% tax
Transportation: Shuttles from the airport for cheap
NOTE: Please make it clear you are registering for the DEF CON ][
convention to get the room rates. Our convention space price is
based on how many people register. Register under a false name if
it makes you feel better, 'cuz the more that register the better
for
my pocket book. No one under 21 can rent a room by themselves, so
get your buddy who is 21 to rent for you and crash out. Don't let
the hotel people get their hands on your baggage, or there is a
mandatory $3 group baggage fee. Vegas has killer unions.
OTHER STUFF:
If you check out Wired like 1.5 or 1.6 there was a blurb about the new
Luxor hotel with it's total VR experience. It looks like the first
true VR
ride / experience for a group of people, it seats eight. Intense. A
friend
was just over there, and tested out the various rides. Not to be
outdone
the new MGM grand (Largest hotel in the world) has a ride called the
R360
which is basically a gyroscope they trap you into with goggles. We
should
get a group together and make a mass trek over there and check it out.
If enough people are interested I'll call and see if we can book a
time
to reserve space for a bunch of us. Both are within walking distance.
I'll whip up a list of stuff that's cool to check out in town there
so if for
some reason you leave the awesome conference you can take in some
unreal
sites in the city of true capitalism.
MEDIA:
Some of the places you can look for information from last year
include:
New Media Magazine, September 1993
InfoWorld, 7-12-1993 and also 7-19-1993 by Robert X. Cringely
Gray Areas Magazine, Vol 2, #3 (Fall 1993)
Unix World, ???
Phrack #44
COST:
Cost is whatever you pay for a hotel room split however many ways,
plus
$15 if you preregister, or $30 at the door. This gets you a nifty 24
bit
color name tag (We're gonna make it niftier this year) and your foot
in the
door. There are fast food places all over, and there is alcohol all
over
the place but the trick is to get it during a happy hour for maximum
cheapness.
From: Lauren N.
Mucho E-Pizza & E-Beer at you for your efforts!
Kibble is currently planning to release an issue centered on issues of
Gender and the Net. We especially encourage people to send in
articles,
papers, opinion peices (or whatever) dealing with that topic. Thank
you.
As far as I know this zine (and the guide itself) is archived at
mindvox &
http://128.230.38.86/cgvc/cgvc1.htm
ftp//ftp.eff.org//pub/net_info/cyberpoet.gvc
ftp//etext.archive.umich.edu//pub/Zines/Cyberpoet
ftp//vela.oakland.edu//pub/tribe/publications
USENET//alt.cyberspace,
alt.cyberpunk,
alt.virtual.culture
Please inform me of any other archival so that I may make mention of
it here.
Kibble, it's format, theme and articles are copyright 1993,1994 John
Frost
[frost@netcom.com], except where the copyright is retained by the
original
author. The rights to distribute and reproduce this document are
granted
in accord with the Agitprop guidelines founded by Bruce Sterling. A
copy
of those guidelines may be found via ftp at
ftp.eff.org /pub/Publications/Bruce_Sterling/README or at
EFF's gopher site. Other
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cleared, in writing, with John Frost. Under no circumstance may
money/script/funds be charged for access to this document, beyond the
money charged for general access to the system it is found on. Kibble
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-=- 3- Ongoing projects
So you want to get in on the action. Here are some various projects
which
are starting up or in process around the net. Like any other culture,
the
net requires constant tuning and growth. These are some of the more
overt
methods of doing just that. In addition these projects are a great
way of
accomplishing what the cyberpoet is constantly searching for . . . a
net.community.
-=- 4- Upcoming conferences
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DISTRIBUTE
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***editors note: Thanks I enojoyed them both.***
-= 6- Editorial Policy
The Cyberpoet's Guide to Virtual Culture and the associated Ezine
"Kibble: the Cyberpoet's Guide to Virtual Culture Journal" is a
semi-monthly publication of John Frost (frost@netcom.com). Kibble is
dedicated to publishing information/articles/stories that affects the
culture of the Internet. Submissions to Kibble are encouraged although
the editors must reserve the right to edit them. Letters to the editor
may be sent to frost@netcom.com and should have the word "Kibble" in
the
subject. Each letter will appear with the authors name and email
address.
Anonymous letters will not be printed without a working response
address. The editors reserve the right to edit letters and encourage
accuracy and brevity.
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