[HacktionLab] HacktionLab status update.

Wed May 27 16:31:35 BST 2009

This makes me wonder

kit wanted and for sale?  This might be most helpful.

I still could use a 3g low power router/wifi set up.

Kit was a big part of the last Highbury Farm gig.

My favorite was watching the motorcycle battery/N95 setup being carried
about - too cool.

H
X

I have that warm feeling of having fannied around all day sorting out some
kit that now works my asus 900 (ubuntu netbook remix) is now online with a
vodafone payg.  corporate customer services let see how long we can keep
Hamish on hold for scumbags.

yay.

2009/5/27 gringo ben <gringoben at gmail.com>

> Here are some things I'd be interested in learning/skill sharing/playing
> with:
>
> * temporary internet connectivity via 3G or other means
> * mechanisms for sending video/digital images from cut off places
>  2.4 ghz AV senders | wifi NAS | 3G uplink
> * live video streaming via 3G mobile phone
> * social media and it's implications, applications and uses
> * clever and useful things to do with twitter and sms generally
> * mobile publishing gateways to alt media platforms and others
> * VoIP Asterisk etc and neat things to do with ordinary phones
> * Geeks and activism - how to improve communication and understanding
>
> (there is quite a bit of overlap there)
>
>
>
> 2009/5/26 mick fuzz <mickfuzz at clearerchannel.org>:
> > hi all
> >
> > I just want to do a shout out to see if people are interested in
> > Drupal at all? It's a crazy open source CMS with shit loads of add on
> > modules.
> >
> > We've been doing some pretty interesting stuff with Drupal and
> > Multimedia - I coudl do a workshop on that.
> >
> > But it would be good to get feedback to see if people would like that.
> >
> > Mick
> >
> > On Mon, May 25, 2009 at 4:46 PM, Mike Harris <mike at mbharris.co.uk>
> wrote:
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> >>
> >> Hi All,
> >>
> >> Two and half weeks to go, and it's looking like it's going to be a good
> >> one, whether the weather be hot or not.
> >>
> >> Here's and update on where we are we most things and especially a few
> >> things we need to get sorted:
> >>
> >> 1. Workshops + resources
> >> 2. Runner/contact
> >> 3. Signage
> >> 4. Food
> >> 5. Things that are sorted :)
> >>
> >>
> >> 1. WORKSHOPS + RESOURCES
> >>
> >> I know that there are some of you out there with workshop proposals,
> >> that you'd like to run, that you'd like to do who haven't already come
> >> forward with them.  It's a fluid schedule at the moment and some of what
> >> we actually do at HacktionLab we'll work out as we go, but in the
> >> meantime, please add your ideas to the wiki page below and/or send your
> >> ideas to this list:
> >>
> >>
> http://hacktivista.net/hacktionlab/index.php/HacktionLab_2009/01_workshop_details
> >>
> >> Also, if you're running a workshop, please let me know via the list what
> >> kit you will need if any to do it - such as flip-chart, pens, projector,
> >> laptop, Internet, etc.
> >>
> >>
> >> 2. RUNNER/CONTACT
> >>
> >> We need a couple of people preferably who are willing to collect anyone
> >> that is arriving late from Chepstow and needs a lift to Redbrook
> >> village.  You need to be up for driving to get them and have a vehicle
> >> to do it in.  This is likely to be on the Thursday night and during
> >> Friday.  Anyone up for this?
> >>
> >> I propose we have a mobile number dedicated for people to call if they
> >> have difficulties arriving or questions.  We ought to get a new mobile
> >> phone sim card for this and then publish the number to the web site.
> >> I've a spare unlocked mobile for this purpose.  Anyone have a spare
> >> unused sim?
> >>
> >>
> >> 3. SIGNAGE
> >>
> >> We need signage for HacktionLab to direct people up from Redbrook
> >> village to the farm.
> >>
> >> Would someone who is either coming with the forward crew on Wednesday or
> >> arriving early on Thursday be up for making some signs to bring with
> >> them (or bringing the materials to make them with them).  Signs we need
> >> are at least 4 directing people up the hill to HacktionLab and also one
> >> that indicates where the barn and camping fields are.
> >>
> >>
> >> 4. FOOD
> >>
> >> Do really need to know numbers for food, so please, please either
> >> complete the Doodle at  http://doodle.com/tq2zgqt7h887n2qm - or
> >> otherwise if you don't want to fill in the Doodle for whatever reason,
> >> email either the list or me personally and let me/us know.  Thanks.
> >>
> >> And just a reminder, to save lugging a load of crockery up to the Farm,
> >> please bring your own plate, cup, bowl, knife, fork and spoon with you
> >> if you can.  Thanks.
> >>
> >>
> >> 5.  THINGS THAT ARE SORTED :)
> >>
> >> For the record, the other things that are already under control are the
> >> fire provision, food purchase and delivery, the cider, toilet facilities
> >> and low-voltage lighting thanks to Woodsy, John, Amias, Jane, Rich,
> >> Llanos and Sam respectively.
> >>
> >>
> >> That's all for now folks.
> >>
> >> Cheers,
> >>
> >> Mike.
> >> - --
> >> Mike Harris
> >> w: http://mbharris.co.uk
> >> t: +44 7811 671 893
> >> p: http://mbharris.co.uk/mike.gpg.pub
> >> s: http://mbharris.co.uk/mike.ssh.pub
> >> 0: http://www.radiovague.com/fadaiat/101.php
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