Participatory Culture Foundation

The Participatory Culture Foundation (PCF) is a non-profit organization based in Worcester, Massachusetts.[1] Its primary project is a free and open-source software Internet television platform called Miro, formerly called the Democracy player.[2][3] It is also the developer of Broadcast Machine, an open-source video publishing tool.[1]

A 501(c)(3) organization, the PCF's mission is to "develop technology and services that ensure everyone has access to all that the Internet has to offer", because "information is critical to building a more equitable and peaceful society".[4]

  1. ^ a b Anderson, Mark (December 10, 2005). "Internet TV at a crucial fork in the road". New Scientist. ProQuest 200394121. Retrieved September 20, 2024 – via ProQuest.
  2. ^ "Democracy Internet TV Blog: Announcing Miro". Archived from the original on September 27, 2007. Retrieved August 1, 2007.
  3. ^ Dibbell, Julian (March 8, 2006). "Mediocre TV". The Village Voice. ProQuest 232289502. Retrieved September 20, 2024 – via ProQuest.
  4. ^ "Our mission is tied to the structure of our organization". Participatory Culture Foundation. Retrieved September 20, 2024.