Monthly Archives: December 2006

bmtv33 Glimpse of the 23C3

bmtv33 Glimpse of the 23C3

December 31, 2006

Click To Play Most of the time it feels odd to take any photos or video of such a special event. But naturally I couldn't help but take some video and make this montage of how I saw this years Chaos Communications Congress. Suffice to say, from now on.. I...

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Powerpoint Karaoke Or Somalia

Powerpoint Karaoke Or Somalia

December 29, 2006

When you're dealing with a conference that completely engulfs your days and nights, it becomes hard to focus on anything in particular. I would like to tell you about my evening in the Turkish neighborhood Kreuzeberg, as I sat down with my dear friend blueberry girl who only...

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bm175 UnderReporting the 23C3

December 28, 2006

At least 4,000 people have gathered here in Berlin at what is often referred to as a HACKERS conference. If one walks around and strikes up conversation, many different types of people with assorted interests can be found. Yet this annual event, which is so unique in...

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Privacy, Voting Computers, and Insanity

Privacy, Voting Computers, and Insanity

December 28, 2006

They actually didn't cover the insanity part, but that just comes automatic. I've never seen so many laptops in my life. As one strolls the outside-conference environment, you may encounter the many different collectives of the Chaos Communication Congress. In this corner, with laptop and internet cable strewn everywhere, it's...

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Just Flew Into Berlin… Ouch

Just Flew Into Berlin… Ouch

December 26, 2006

A little over 24 hours ago I was celebrating xmas with family in a tiny town in Portugal. This morning I awoke warm and happy in Amsterdam. And now I write to you from somewhere in the heart of Berlin. As you can imagine.. I can't think straight at the...

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