Hi Everybody, I've just joined the list and thought I'd say hi to all out there. My name is Paul Fitzpatrick, I am currently studying (nearly finished) for my Masters of Internet Studies (design major) through Curtin University. At the moment I am studying externally and living on the North Coast of NSW doing some part time web development work. I may (hopefully) be doing a PhD next year, so will be studying aspects of the Internet for a while yet :). I am quite a habitual user of the Internet and enjoy thinking about the many techno-sociological effects of the net. It is moving so darned quickly and changing how we communicate and associate to such an extent - pretty fascinating. btw - I must admit I am somewhat a closet techno-utopian, I'm hoping the Internet will help us better understand each other on a personal level and global level - ideally, the Internet will continue to be a beneficial resource for humanity (not just a new market place for the information rich). Running on from that I'm interested in concepts such as Free Software, the survival of digital commons, a decentralized Internet and Libertarian aspects (I like ideas/thoughts of Richard Stallman, Eric Raymond, Lawrence Lesig, Baudrillard etc.) I hope to enjoy discussing some interestoing topics with you all. :) Cheers, Paul ------------------------------ Paul Fitzpatrick my email - pfitz@dodo.com.au <mailto:pfitz@dodo.com.au> my msn: pfitzp101@hotmail.com <mailto:pfitzp101@hotmail.com> my ICQ: 113148008 ---------------------------------------------- "I have done that", says my memory. "I cannot have done that", says my pride, and remains inexorable. Eventually-memory yields" - Nietzsche, Beyond Good and Evil.