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.
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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.