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= Thursday 18 April 2013 =

== E-book readers ==
 * Alex can report success avoiding the DRM features of Kobo Touch
   * not needing to register to get a key
   * obviously can't read DRM'd books (eg. modern/popular books)
   * not much info about it
 * anything in the new copyright provisions that may allow shifting of DRM'd content for disabled users
 * Adam has a Bebook Neo
   * epub digital magazines
   * Project Gutenberg
 * David has Hanvon N516 for several years working without DRM
   * openinkpot.org is on David's device
   * mobileread.com lists lots of devices in wiki

== DRM and HTML5 - explanation by Adam Bolte ==
 * Netflix/Quickflix
   * Silverlight based, but limited support
     * running out of options
 * EME: Encrypted media extensions - interface for DRM

 * techdirt article - Alex

 * Choice letter?

== Media Goblin shirt ==
 * Ben F. asks what to do with the Media Goblin shirt he received for the group's donation.
 * possibly use it to raise awareness for free software amongst other groups?
 * Wordpress Melb?
   * can Media Goblin plug in to Wordpress etc?
 * CCHS
 * IGDA
 * Melbourne Blender Society
 * LUV?

== Prospect of electing committee ==
 * Ben S. gave a bit of background and suggested that this is something we should do soon.

== Other ==
 * please add street address on announcement email (near Melb City Baths)
 * minitube