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We get a lot of emails asking us how to go about starting a hackerspace. This is what we send them:
We get a lot of emails asking us how to go about starting a hackerspace. This is what we send them:


==Email==
==First Steps==
 
Hello there,
 
The first steps we recommend for people attempting to start a new space are the following:
The first steps we recommend for people attempting to start a new space are the following:


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* It's a good idea to set up an IRC channel, most groups use Freenode and also hang out in #hackspace, the inter-uk-hackspace channel. The realtime aspect of IRC creates relationships between members who have not even met yet.
* It's a good idea to set up an IRC channel, most groups use Freenode and also hang out in #hackspace, the inter-uk-hackspace channel. The realtime aspect of IRC creates relationships between members who have not even met yet.
==Organise some meetings==


Once you have a fair number of people on the mailing list you should organise
Once you have a fair number of people on the mailing list you should organise
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If you'd like a subdomain of .hackspace.org.uk pointing somewhere, let us know.
If you'd like a subdomain of .hackspace.org.uk pointing somewhere, let us know.


Can't wait to see how it goes, get in contact if you have any questions or need help with anything!
== Any other questions? ==
 
Cheers,


--jonty
Get in touch with us at contact@hackspace.org.uk
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