Changelog Master Feed Let's archive the web (Changelog Interviews #619)
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Nov 27, 2024 
Nick Sweeting, founder of ArchiveBox.io and a full stack software engineer, sheds light on digital content archiving. He discusses the challenges faced by traditional services like the Wayback Machine and emphasizes the need for both centralized and decentralized solutions. The conversation touches on internet censorship, copyright conflicts, and the responsibilities of archivists. Sweeting also shares insights on user privacy, the importance of preserving digital nostalgia, and innovative tools designed to simplify the archiving process for everyone.
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Centralized Archiving Challenges
- Archive.org faces challenges as a centralized archive due to its role in moderating all content.
- They are vulnerable to attacks from those who disagree with their preservation choices.
Archive.org Attacks
- Archive.org has faced DDoS attacks and legal challenges, including a copyright case loss.
- This case involved archiving books, raising questions about copyright and preservation.
Brewster Kahle's Stance
- Brewster Kahle, founder of Archive.org, uses his wealth to challenge publishers on content ownership.
- He argues against publishers' push for licensing-only models, impacting libraries' ebook lending.
