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O'Reilly Peer-to-Peer Conference 2001

by O'Reilly & Associates

The O'Reilly Peer-to-Peer Conference, held from February 14 to 16, 2001, in San Francisco, was organized by O'Reilly & Associates. This inaugural event brought together over 1,000 programmers, developers, and investors from 22 countries to explore the emerging field of peer-to-peer (P2P) computing.

Key topics included the advantages of leveraging P2P technology for knowledge and document management in corporations and throughout the Internet. Discussions also addressed the potential impacts of P2P computing on business and the Internet, with industry leaders weighing in on its bright future.

The conference featured notable speakers such as Dave Stutz from Microsoft, Ian Clarke of Freenet, Clay Shirky from The Accelerator Group, Ray Ozzie of Groove Networks, and Tim O'Reilly, founder and CEO of O'Reilly & Associates. Their insights provided attendees with a comprehensive understanding of the P2P landscape and its potential applications.

This event was ideal for programmers, developers, and investors interested in the burgeoning field of P2P computing, offering a platform to network with industry leaders and gain insights into the future of decentralized computing.

Speakers(10)

Bill Joy

Chief Scientist at Sun Microsystems Inc.

Bill Joy is the chief scientist at Sun Microsystems Inc., discussing the development of the Juxtapose platform for peer-to-peer computing.

Brad Templeton

Chairman at Electronic Frontier Foundation

Brad Templeton is the chairman of the Electronic Frontier Foundation and a pioneer in online communities and digital rights advocacy.

Clay Shirky

Partner at The Accelerator Group

Clay Shirky is a partner at The Accelerator Group and a recognized expert on peer-to-peer computing.

Dave Stutz

Software Architect at Microsoft Corp.

Dave Stutz is a software architect at Microsoft Corp., contributing to discussions on the future of peer-to-peer computing.

David Anderson

Project Director at SETI@home

David Anderson is the project director of SETI@home, a distributed computing project that analyzes radio signals for signs of extraterrestrial intelligence.

Ian Clarke

Developer at Freenet

Ian Clarke is the developer of Freenet, a platform for free speech and privacy on the internet.

Lawrence Lessig

Professor at Stanford University Law School

Lawrence Lessig is a professor at Stanford University Law School, advocating for minimal government intervention in peer-to-peer technologies.

Ray Ozzie

Founder and CEO at Groove Networks Inc.

Ray Ozzie is the founder and CEO of Groove Networks Inc., known for his work in collaborative software.

Tim O'Reilly

Founder and CEO at O'Reilly & Associates Inc.

Tim O'Reilly is the founder and CEO of O'Reilly & Associates Inc., a leading technology publisher.

Tom Pepper

Co-founder at Nullsoft

Tom Pepper is the co-founder of Nullsoft, the company behind Winamp and the Gnutella peer-to-peer system.

Event Details

Date
February 14-16, 2001
3 days
Location
🇺🇸 San Francisco, United States
Westin St. Francis Hotel
Audience
Programmers, developers, and investors interested in peer-to-peer computing.
Attendees
Over 1,000 attendees from 22 countries.

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