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== Questions ==
== Questions ==


'''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? ===


We had seen inspirational examples of hackerspaces at CCC and c-base in Germany, and missed a place like this in Vienna: a public living room or laboratory where people could meet and work with friends without having to go to a cafe, pub or workplace.
We had seen inspirational examples of hackerspaces at CCC and c-base in Germany, and missed a place like this in Vienna: a public living room or laboratory where people could meet and work with friends without having to go to a cafe, pub or workplace.
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'''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? ===


* '''Critical mass:''' Many people think, everything that does not exist yet is impossible. In an important early meeting, in which we decided to rent the room, we were about 30-40 people. Without this crowd, establishing the hackerspace would have been very risky, financially.
* '''Critical mass:''' Many people think, everything that does not exist yet is impossible. In an important early meeting, in which we decided to rent the room, we were about 30-40 people. Without this crowd, establishing the hackerspace would have been very risky, financially.
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* '''Organization:''' It took a long time until we had infrastructure for membership administration and (automatic) bank collection. Usually, nobody wants to do these "boring" tasks, because people prefer to hack or slack.
* '''Organization:''' It took a long time until we had infrastructure for membership administration and (automatic) bank collection. Usually, nobody wants to do these "boring" tasks, because people prefer to hack or slack.


'''Describe your hackerspace. What do visitors to the space notice that is special about the space? What kind of tools and resources do you have at the space?'''
=== Describe your hackerspace. What do visitors to the space notice that is special about the space? What kind of tools and resources do you have at the space? ===


People will note that its a very creative, if somewhat disorganized space.  
People will note that its a very creative, if somewhat disorganized space.  
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'''How often do you meet? What happens at these meetings?'''
=== How often do you meet? What happens at these meetings? ===


Our core/organization team (which is not clearly defined, so everyone can join and take up tasks) meets monthly to discuss matters relevant to the whole hackerspace, like current and future renovation projects and equipment purchases.
Our core/organization team (which is not clearly defined, so everyone can join and take up tasks) meets monthly to discuss matters relevant to the whole hackerspace, like current and future renovation projects and equipment purchases.
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'''Describe a disaster that occurred in your hackerspace. (flood, lightning, accident or some such thing)'''
===  Describe a disaster that occurred in your hackerspace. (flood, lightning, accident or some such thing) ===


We've luckily been mostly accident-free so far: The worst one was when internet access was cut off for days (weeks even!).
We've luckily been mostly accident-free so far: The worst one was when internet access was cut off for days (weeks even!).
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'''What are some things that have come out of your hackerspace that you are most proud of?'''
=== What are some things that have come out of your hackerspace that you are most proud of? ===


There's the [[Led Matrix]], a 72x48 blue led matrix. We have a twitter-enabled [[Fridge]] and a constantly-evolving [[RepRap]].
There's the [[Led Matrix]], a 72x48 blue led matrix. We have a twitter-enabled [[Fridge]] and a constantly-evolving [[RepRap]].
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'''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 believe in what they can touch. The same people (if they are geeks) will love the place once they can touch it.
Don't give up if people tell you that it's not possible. Most people only believe in what they can touch. The same people (if they are geeks) will love the place once they can touch it.
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