Toronto Free-Net @TorontoFreeNet

“I realized we were looking down the gun barrel of history. It meant everything in the digital universe was going to have to get patched.” nytimes.com/2021/04/27/tec…

"Anchoring any future software to programs that were designed over 30 years ago would set us up for failure." Our partners from @TO_Transport share how they replaced legacy software in government by taking a user-centric approach and building in-house. ow.ly/68QY50ExQVj

Why do digital rights issues matter so much? Because bad tech can cause big problems. Just ask those in the UK who spent time in prison because of a software malfunction. theverge.com/2021/4/23/2239…

"A photo from the site appeared to show the beavers using Telus materials to build their home. She said the image shows fibre marking tape, usually buried underground, on top of their dam." cbc.ca/news/canada/br…

Free Geek Toronto is looking for four enthusiastic and engaged volunteers to serve on our Board of Directors. For more information, please check out freegeektoronto.org/board-of-direc…

Huge thanks to the amazing @TorontoACORN members & staff for last night's Internet Affordability Forum. Heart-breaking stories from the the digital divide, but also a powerful group of people who can make change. When diverse communities come together, what can't we accomplish?

This #NationalVolunteer Week, we recognize and appreciate the volunteers who make up the community and network that is Free Geek Toronto. We're looking forward to the day we can work together in person again and share ideas, stories, and solutions offline as well as online.

If you're interested in affordable Internet for all, check out this @TorontoACORN event on Thursday, Apr. 22 at 6:30pm. RSVP here: bit.ly/2QKsSAf

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Not an easy post to write, but judging from the response, a much needed one. Great disappointment with @FP_Champagne killing the privacy bill, @s_guilbeault planning website blocking of global content, and @JustinTrudeau abandoning net neutrality.

Michael Geist @mgeist

5 years ago

Not an easy post to write, but judging from the response, a much needed one. Great disappointment with @FP_Champagne killing the privacy bill, @s_guilbeault planning website blocking of global content, and @JustinTrudeau abandoning net neutrality.

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“[The emoji approval process] is kind of a maze and takes a really long time—generally between 18-24 months—from when you have an idea and when it hits your iPhone...” and #TheEmojiStory helps demystify the whole thing. trib.al/IX7Lezg

"Profits are returned to users. We are able to provide high-speed service in most cases for $10-$20/month. No more cable company ripping you off, and as an owner, you have a vote in policies like data privacy." bit.ly/3dnsYXv

"Creating high-speed, reliable, affordable, and citizen-owned internet service has shown to be a major economic boost in municipalities where such infrastructure exists." timesunion.com/news/article/A…

"Internet issues made up 33 percent of the complaints."

MobileSyrup @MobileSyrup

5 years ago

"Internet issues made up 33 percent of the complaints."

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We're growing! We now offer colocation in a *shared* rack, at the premier carrier hotel, downtown. TFN is non-profit, so cost is *very* low. Starting at: 1 rack unit = $100 setup + $100/month +HST Contact Iain: 416 665 6259 or tfna-colo at torfree dot net