"Live is Sharing"
What a commercial and Archive.org can teach us about life
Back in 2008, I stumbled across a video early one morning during a maintenance window. It was a humble FLV (remember Flash videos?) from T-Systems’ campaign "Live is Sharing." A short ad reminding us how vital sharing is. It’s about community, technology that brings people together, and that whole “we’re all one” vibe. Honestly, I miss that feeling in today’s society. Even back then, I found it moving, but now feels like the perfect time to bring it back.
It almost feels prophetic, from a time when the internet was still somewhat friendly, and the technology behind it felt new and exciting. These days, even I see how much things have drifted in the wrong direction, with technology often being misused or instrumentalized.
With all the courage it takes to avoid being sued by T-Systems (still a loyal H-Pot customer here!), I’ve uploaded the video for you on Archive.org. Because that’s exactly where it belongs.
Archive.org is one of the last strongholds for ensuring that things don’t just disappear into the digital void. And yet, the platform is constantly under pressure. Why?
Well, surprise, it relies on donations. It also faces regular attacks from hackers and other party poopers with way too much time on their hands.
And that brings us back to "Live is Sharing." Maybe the slogan wasn’t just meant for marketing but a subtle reminder that we should all share a little more – whether it’s knowledge, support, or just a small contribution to Archive.org’s coffee fund.
So, check out the video (link below).
And remember: sharing gives life more meaning. Supporting Archive.org makes the world a little more retrospective.
Merry Christmas, and see you in 2025!
I’d love to hear genuine feedback on this post. If the video resonates with you, let me know!
At a time when information has become one of the most valuable commodities, archive.org remains a beacon of free access to knowledge and history. The hacker group that attacked archive.org targeted not just a digital repository, but one of the last bastions of humanity's collective memory.
At first glance, their attack may seem like an act of destruction, but behind it lies a paradoxical appreciation. In the world of cyber warriors, it is not only the most powerful platforms that are the target of such attacks - platforms that carry power, influence and value. Archive.org is not just a digital treasure, but a symbol of freedom, democracy and unhindered access to knowledge.
This attack makes us question how committed we are to preserving this knowledge. It reminds us that even the greatest treasure troves are not sacrosanct. But it is these challenges that make the significance of the attack on archive.org even clearer. In the darkness of the attack, its light shines all the brighter.
As the digital dust settles, Archive.org and its community endure - a testament to the resilience of free knowledge and those who defend it.
Op here...Thank you for all the visits and feedback. Thanks to them I was able to optimize and test the system. I will be documenting more details about the setup and operation in the future if anyone wants to build something like this or is simply interested. At the moment, like every free project, there is a lack of money to make the system faster and more stable. Since 2024-01-11T12:31 in my time zone over 2183 connections have been registered and I am happy that Hacker News is now reporting about it.
here I post some nice trial and error tests from users.
Everything is a Remix Remastered https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJPERZDfyWc
Open Source Documentary on Net Neutrality https://www.gnucitizen.org/blog/open-source-documentary-on-n...
EVOLUTION - Linux Commercial https://www.dailymotion.com/video/xw3ws
…and many more!
This is a nonprofit video with one simple goal: to make you think.