[hackerspaces] SIP telephony / videophony network connecting all hackerspaces (was: Sister city hackerspaces).

[Stewart Dickson]

The Hackerspaces Monthly Call-in and Synchronous Hackathons already
use a couple of standards:
http://hackerspaces.org/wiki/Call-in  -- telephreak's phone network
http://hackerspaces.org/wiki/Synchronous_Hackathon -- Ustream, Giss.tv

On Wed, Aug 29, 2012 at 3:23 PM, Kristoff Bonne <kristoff at skypro.be> wrote:
> Hi all,
>
>
> Concerning "communication", I don't know if it has already been proposed but
> why not set up a telephony / videophony "private network" for all
> hackerspaces worldwide.
>
>
> Wouldn't it be neat to have a phone (or videophone) in a space from where
> you can just dial any other hackerspace in the world. You want to ask
> something to somebody who is working on a project you are interested in;
> just pick up the phone, dial a number and call him or hem at the space she
> is working.
>
>
> In theory, the only thing that is needed is one single server running
> asterisk, a private numberplan and -in every space- any SIP VOIP client
> ranging from a VOIP phone, an ATA with an old handset, a PC with a SIP video
> client or an asterisk by themself.
>
> Using conferences, it can also be used to stream video of events if needed.
>
>
>
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> Chéééééééééééério!
> Kr. Bonne.
>
>
>
> On 29-08-12 15:27, Frantisek Apfelbeck wrote:
>
> Well I'm wondering how far we could go concerning the
> communication/streaming. At the end of the day many events are life streamed
> from hackerspaces and most of the people are fine with that, recognizing it
> as an important thing to do. To be honest I can imagine that the places
> which have a bit more space could dedicate some "classroom" for example for
> chatting, life streaming, with the indication that this place is used for
> that and you should be aware of that. CCC events work in the way that there
> are "photo/video" restricted areas and rest is open. So I can imagine that
> one room or corner could be used like that in various hackerspaces. It
> depends on the people what they want and what they are aiming on.
>
> It seems to me a classic example of "policy" which will have to be sorted at
> each space and will be "oscillating" during the time depending on the mood.
> However at this moment I feel like it is not a crucial part of the "sister
> city hackerspaces" discussion. We have another three years to go before the
> independent satellite network is suppose to be in operation (active for the
> CCC camp in 2015) and it seems to me that once this is functioning that
> should improve the situation. What do you think?
>
> I wonder how many people would like to go forward with this and start to
> make this idea happen? I'm at this moment in Korea and unfortunately I'm not
> actively involved with hackerspace here. I'm busy but if there is something
> not too much time consuming I can chip some energy in :-)
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Frantisek Algoldor Apfelbeck
>
> biotechnologist&kvasir and hacker
>
>
> http://www.frantisekapfelbeck.org
>
>
> "There is no way to peace, peace is the way." Ghandi
>
> ________________________________
> From: Nils Hitze <nhitze at gmail.com>
> To: Frantisek Apfelbeck <algoldor at yahoo.com>; Hackerspaces General
> Discussion List <discuss at lists.hackerspaces.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2012 6:06 PM
> Subject: Re: [hackerspaces] [Noisebridge-discuss] Sister city hackerspaces
>
> Concerning the streaming between hackerspaces, I would be careful there. I'm
> supporter of interconnecting hackerspaces and movement as much as possible,
> having for  example some cool specifically looking "dedicated" machine at
> each hackerspace for communication of whatever type (audio, video), would be
> great (especially if we consider the upcoming satellite communication system
> which has to be coordinated somehow from various hackerspaces, right?).
> However I have seen some quite strong opposition of "cameras in the place"
> for example at Noisebridge. And in a way, I see the reason why to be careful
> there.
>
>
> So Morse Ticker would be ok, right?
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