[hackerspaces] International open day hackerspaces
David Francos Cuartero
me at davidfrancos.net
Thu Mar 28 00:20:34 CET 2013
On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 10:14:45PM +0800, Frederic Muller - DFF wrote:
> > Bump.
> >
> > How does a hackerspace get onto the list of participating spaces, what
> > sort of cross-promotion are we doing, etc? I want to get this onto
> > i3detroit's website today if possible -- the weekend is coming up fast!
+1, and why I didn't hear of this before? =(
We might not be able to do it in time...
> > -Nate-
> >
> > Dave Borghuis wrote:
> >
> > Hi all,
> >
> > As you might have seen on 30 March in the Netherlands and Germany we
> > have a international open hackerspace day.
> >
> > We made a english and german translation, if you want to join this
> > effort feel free to add your name to the etherpad(s)
> >
> > Original Dutch version : https://pad.ohm2013.org/p/r.i1WYZ9H0LuLH3bL6
> > German
> > Translation: https://pad.ohm2013.org/p/International_hackerspace_day_de
> > ================================================
> >
> > PRESS RELEASE
> >
> > International open day for hackerspaces, 30 March 2013
> > -------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > Enschede – On the 30th of March 2013, hackerspaces everywhere will
> > open their doors for everyone who wants to know what real hackers
> > are and what they do. There are more than 500 hackerspaces
> > worldwide, with more being founded every year.
> >
> > Make a fork into an iPhone-holder, change a simple toy into an
> > advanced musical instrument, turn on a coffee machine with you
> > mobile or create a radio from your Wifi router. Sound familiar? Then
> > you are a hacker: hacking is commonplace, and with the right mindset
> > anyone can be a hacker. This will be demonstrated in hackerspaces
> > during the open day. Last year more then 300 people visited the
> > first open hackerspaces day in the Netherlands, and now this event
> > will go international.
> >
> > On the 30th of March, hackerspaces will show that hacker communities
> > have a wide spectrum of interests as well as a rich history.
> > Pioneered in the mid-90s by c-Base (Berlin), Metalab (Vienna) and
> > others, there are now more than 500 hackerspaces worldwide, open
> > locations where everyone is welcome to programme, solder, make and
> > discuss. Most spaces also hold all sorts of workshops and lectures.
> >
> > Terms such as 'Ethical hacking' and free knowledge will be
> > explained. Sharing knowledge, whether technical or ethical, are
> > often seen as one of the core values of a hackerspace. “Many
> > projects built in a hackerspace are documented on the internet so
> > that others can re-use or improve them.” says Dave Borghuis,
> > initiator of the Dutch hackerspaces open day and founder of dutch
> > hackerspace TkkrLab.nl. “A simple question about how something works
> > or to create something often results in a cooperation and sharing
> > knowledge. This is all very accessible and is much broader than only
> > working with computers”
> >
> > Hackers like to create things; many old appliances find their way to
> > a hackerspace. An electric motor of an old mixer can be use for a
> > remote controlled car. If something doesn't exist they create it
> > themselves, with a 3D printer, laser cutter or electronics and
> > software - all based on open and free available knowledge that is
> > actively shared and spread around the world.
> >
> > The open day is motely and full of variety, with all kind of
> > activities throughout the world. Every hackerspace has its own
> > program, just a few highlights of the possible subjects: create
> > products with a 3D printer or lasercutter, workshops about soldering
> > and electronics for beginners, lockpicking, how to safely browse the
> > internet and much more. See the list of activities in a hackerspace
> > near to you [insert url]
> >
> > Everyone is welcome to take a look. Most spaces are open from 10:00
> > till 17:00 local time, but check the program of the hackerspace you
> > want to visit.
> >
> > There is no need to RSVP, members of the press please indicate that
> > you are coming.
> >
> > Participating hackerspaces:
> > Germany:
> >
> > * Duitsland, Mannheim, RaumZeitLabor
> > e.V. http://raumzeitlabor.de/ info at raumzeitlabor.de
> > <mailto:info at raumzeitlabor.de>
> >
> >
> > Netherlands:
> >
> > * Amersfoort: Bitlair, http://bitlair.nl/ bestuur at bitlair.nl
> > <mailto:bestuur at bitlair.nl>
> >
> > * Amsterdam: Technologia Incognita, http://techinc.nl
> > <http://techinc.nl/>
> >
> > * Almere: Sk1llz, http://sk1llz.nl/ info at sk1llz.nl
> > <mailto:info at sk1llz.nl>
> >
> > * Arnhem: Hack42, http://hack42.nl/ info at hack42.nl
> > <mailto:info at hack42.nl>
> >
> > * Den Haag: Revelation
> > Space, http://revspace.nl/ board at revspace.nl
> > <mailto:board at revspace.nl>
> >
> > * Enschede: TkkrLab, http://tkkrlab.nl/ info at tkkrlab.nl
> > <mailto:info at tkkrlab.nl>
> >
> > * Heerlen: ACKspace, https://ackspace.nl
> > <https://ackspace.nl/> info at ackspace.nl <mailto:info at ackspace.nl>
> >
> > * Leeuwarden: Frack, http://frack.nl/ info at frack.nl
> > <mailto:info at frack.nl>
> >
> > * Wageningen: NURDspace, http://nurdspace.nl/ nurds at nurdspace.nl
> > <mailto:nurds at nurdspace.nl>
> >
> > * Utrecht: RandomData, http://www,randomdata.nl
> > <http://www,randomdata.nl/>, info at randomdata.nl
> > <mailto:info at randomdata.nl>
> >
> >
> > =========================================================================
> > NOT FOR PUBLICATION:
> > Explanation : A hackerspace is a meeting place and workshop where
> > technology minded people, creative and critical meet, exchange ideas
> > and cooperate for projects.
> >
> > Any questions please locate a hackerspace near you and contact them
> >
> >
> >
> >
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