Author Archives: Andy Mabbett
Open-licensing your images. What it means and how to do it.
Andy Mabbett gives an introduction to the concept of open-licensing images, and explains how you can contribute to the community by open-licensing yours. Continue reading
The BBC’s fundamental misunderstanding of copyright
The BBC’s response to a complaint by Andy Mabbett shows a fundamental misunderstanding of copyright law. Continue reading
Can you make a Freedom of Information request via Twitter?
Andy Mabbett explains why Freedom of Information made via Twitter should be honoured. Continue reading
I’ve been appointed ‘Wikipedia Outreach Ambassador’ to ARKive
Andy Mabbett has been appointed ‘Wikipedia Outreach Ambassador’ to ARKive. Continue reading
How can I automate repetitive find’n'replace operations?
Andy Mabbett asks for help automating a large series of find’n'replace operations, which need to be performed monthly, to update the West Midland Bird Club website which he maintains. Continue reading
Talking about Pink Floyd at Thinktank Planetarium
Andy Mabbett will be giving talks about three Pink Floyd albums, at the Planetarium at Thinktank, in central Birmingham, in August/ September 2011. Continue reading
My interview about Wikipedia, with BBC WM’s Carl Chinn
Andy Mabbett was interviewed, about Wikipedia, on Carl Chinn’s BBC WM radio programme. Continue reading
Wi-Fi checklist for unconference or hack-day organisers
Andy Mabbett provides a checklist of hints and tips for anyone organising wi-fi at an unconference or hack-day. Continue reading
