What are the most important P2P trends for 2008?

[Michel Bauwens]

I would really like your input in creating this list.

Any other trends important for 2008. Don't hesitate to add descriptions/ URL addresses/ new proposed items/ proposals for re-ordering ...

Michel

10 MOST IMPORTANT P2P TRENDS OF 2008

1. The election of President Obama using the internet as key platform for mobilizing support

2. The emergence and consolidation of open design communities and the exploration of open manufacturing

3. Renewed interest in localization and creation of platforms for Peak Oil transitioning and permaculture/local agri-platforms

4. Emergence of DIY Biology communities

5. The expansion of Creative Commons

6. The creation of new third spaces for open collaboration: the hub, co-working, hacker spaces

[Michel Bauwens]

Just thought of another one:

- The emergence of Latin America and India as key regions for open source and free software development

[Michel Bauwens]

Another one:

- The consolidation and expansion of the use of open source software by governments, particularly in Europe and Russia

[Kare Anderson]

7. Getting more specific about ways to collaborate (behavior 7 methods, not "just" technology tools)