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== General space news ==
 
== General space news ==
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* [[User:Russ|Russ]] has outlined the voting system planned to be used for the election of directors at the [[Organisation/2011 AGM|next AGM]]. [https://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/69d22137fda4bad2]
 
* [[User:Russ|Russ]] has outlined the voting system planned to be used for the election of directors at the [[Organisation/2011 AGM|next AGM]]. [https://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/69d22137fda4bad2]
  
* We reached the network limit on freenode on Tuesday, [[User:JasperW|Jasper]] has contacted freenode support to see if we can get an I-Line. [https://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/69d22137fda4bad2]
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* We reached the network limit on freenode on Tuesday, [[User:JasperWallace|Jasper]] has contacted freenode support to see if we can get an I-Line. [https://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/69d22137fda4bad2]
** Additionally, the hackspace IP address was listed on [http://www.sorbs.net/ SORBS]] for hacking/malware since March, there has been a small amount of discussion on how to solve this more permanently.
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** Additionally, the hackspace IP address was listed on [http://www.sorbs.net/ SORBS] for hacking/malware since March, there has been a small amount of discussion on how to solve this more permanently.
  
 
== Equipment ==
 
== Equipment ==
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* Next Wednesday 13th is the weekly catch-up of the [[Project:Biohacking|biohacking group]] from 19:30 to 20:30.
 
* Next Wednesday 13th is the weekly catch-up of the [[Project:Biohacking|biohacking group]] from 19:30 to 20:30.
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* The fortnightly Hypnotism meetup will be next Wednesday 13th from 19:30 to 20:30.
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* This Saturday 9th is the monthly [[Project:Lockpicking|lockpicking sport session]] from 15:00 to 18:00.
  
 
* The [[Organisation/2011 AGM|2011 Annual General Meeting]] will be held on the 27th July at 20:00, the venue is still to be decided. [https://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/a5e86bc1939d8153]
 
* The [[Organisation/2011 AGM|2011 Annual General Meeting]] will be held on the 27th July at 20:00, the venue is still to be decided. [https://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/a5e86bc1939d8153]
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== Projects ==
 
== Projects ==
  
* Martin and company are starting work on a [[Project:Podcast|hackspace podcast]], starting recording this Monday 11th. [https://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/191f9e60e8768d80]
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* Martin and company are starting work on a [[Project:Podcast|hackspace podcast]], beginning recording this Monday 11th. [https://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/191f9e60e8768d80]
  
 
* The first [[Project:ServerHardwareAuction|server hardware auction]] project has now reached the final batch of servers.  Six are available to members at £60/each (though if they are not sold by Sunday 10th they will be put on eBay), the remaining ten are currently non-working and free to any member who can find a use for them.  Any that remain by the open day at the end of July will be donated to the skip.  [https://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/30bfb09ec9d1d606]
 
* The first [[Project:ServerHardwareAuction|server hardware auction]] project has now reached the final batch of servers.  Six are available to members at £60/each (though if they are not sold by Sunday 10th they will be put on eBay), the remaining ten are currently non-working and free to any member who can find a use for them.  Any that remain by the open day at the end of July will be donated to the skip.  [https://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/30bfb09ec9d1d606]
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* Martin K has taken delivery of the batch of servers for the second server hardware auction project.
  
 
* Paul and others are interested in setting up a Mycology project. [https://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/b149692edaa5375e]
 
* Paul and others are interested in setting up a Mycology project. [https://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/b149692edaa5375e]
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* The Biohacking group made tentative headway on the [[Project:Biohacking/Algal_biodiesel|algal biodiesel project]].
  
 
Recently added projects:
 
Recently added projects:
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* [[Project:Podcast|Podcast]]
  
 
== SwapShop ==
 
== SwapShop ==
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New items this week:
 
New items this week:
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* ''No new items this week.''
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[[Category:News]]

Latest revision as of 20:26, 20 May 2013

< 23rd – 29th June 2011 London Hackspace news
30th June – 6th July 2011
7th – 13th July 2011 >

General space news

  • Russ has outlined the voting system planned to be used for the election of directors at the next AGM. [1]
  • We reached the network limit on freenode on Tuesday, Jasper has contacted freenode support to see if we can get an I-Line. [2]
    • Additionally, the hackspace IP address was listed on SORBS for hacking/malware since March, there has been a small amount of discussion on how to solve this more permanently.

Equipment

  • Adrian is planning to use the tinning tank of the Etch station to experiment with a couple of projects. [3]
  • There is a milling machine offer from a school that is being demolished. [4]
  • Alec has offered a selection of chemicals for donation to the space. [5]

Upcoming events

  • Next Wednesday 13th is the weekly catch-up of the biohacking group from 19:30 to 20:30.
  • The fortnightly Hypnotism meetup will be next Wednesday 13th from 19:30 to 20:30.

Projects

  • Martin and company are starting work on a hackspace podcast, beginning recording this Monday 11th. [7]
  • The first server hardware auction project has now reached the final batch of servers. Six are available to members at £60/each (though if they are not sold by Sunday 10th they will be put on eBay), the remaining ten are currently non-working and free to any member who can find a use for them. Any that remain by the open day at the end of July will be donated to the skip. [8]
  • Martin K has taken delivery of the batch of servers for the second server hardware auction project.
  • Paul and others are interested in setting up a Mycology project. [9]

Recently added projects:

SwapShop

Please can members update their items in the SwapShop so that it can become more useful and also please date when you add something.

New items this week:

  • No new items this week.