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'''Tell the story of the beginning of the hackerspace. How did you come up with the idea? How did you choose the name of your hackerspace? What was your original vision?''' | '''Tell the story of the beginning of the hackerspace. How did you come up with the idea? How did you choose the name of your hackerspace? What was your original vision?''' | ||
Something like the lab did not exist in vienna but we missed a place that would be like a publick living room or laboratory. where you could meet and work with friends without having to go to a pub or work. We missed it because we'd seen inspirational examples at CCC and c-base in german. | |||
'''What are some obstacles that you had to overcome at the beginning of your hackerspace when you were just getting started?''' | '''What are some obstacles that you had to overcome at the beginning of your hackerspace when you were just getting started?''' | ||
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There's of course the [[Led Matrix]], a 72x48 blue led matrix. We have a twitter-enabled [[Fridge]] and a constantly-evolving [[RepRap]]. | There's of course the [[Led Matrix]], a 72x48 blue led matrix. We have a twitter-enabled [[Fridge]] and a constantly-evolving [[RepRap]]. | ||
This was also the place where, among others, [[Soup]], a "personal publishing" startup, and GRL Vienna were founded. | This was also the place where, among others, [[Soup]], a "personal publishing" startup, and GRL Vienna were founded. | ||
'''Was there anything that you did that was essential to the start of your hackerspace? Do you have any advice for people who might be thinking of starting a hackerspace?''' | '''Was there anything that you did that was essential to the start of your hackerspace? Do you have any advice for people who might be thinking of starting a hackerspace?''' | ||
Don't give up if people tell you that it's not possible. Most people only believ in what they can touch. The same people (if they are geeks) will love the place once they can touch it. | |||
== BONUS POINTS == | == BONUS POINTS == | ||