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Maybe this is a naive question since I’ve never been involved in a hacker/computer club but why is a dedicated space required? Does the club usually purchase ha
by elliekelly 6y ago
Maybe this is a naive question since I’ve never been involved in a hacker/computer club but why is a dedicated space required? Does the club usually purchase hardware/equipment that needs to be stored? I suppose I always assumed the members brought their own equipment to meetings.
You know, the more I think about it, I’m not really sure I have any idea what a computer club actually is and does...
- pantalaimon 6y agoIt's a space to hang out and meet people, where you can talk about and tinker with technology. Only socializing online is just not the same.
- motge 6y agoIt's a good question and not easy to answer in general as there a lot of different types of hackerspaces. Some hackerspaces are more a kind of makerspace and provide expensive, large or complicated hardware like industrial laser cutters, 3D printers, embroidery machines and (electronics) workshops with soldering irons, electronic parts etc. Other hackerspaces are focusing more on the social side and offer a space to hang out, meet and discuss with beverages (I guess mostly mate and beer). There can be talks, workshops or competitions (like CTFs) and so on. Also providing services to the public, like repair cafes and holiday programs for kids can be a way to further engage in society to share technical knowledge. hackerspaces.org has also extensive explanations on theory of hackerspaces: https://wiki.hackerspaces.org/Theory https://wiki.hackerspaces.org/Theory