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HacktionLab June 2009 is over

We had a great HacktionLab. Thanks to all who came and took part and helped make it happen. Thanks to all who submitted feedback - Summary of Feedback More information and photos here shortly.

What is HacktionLab?

A rural hack meeting in the beautiful Wye Valley from Thursday 11th till Sunday 14th June 2009.

The 3rd installment of HacktionLab was a convergence at Highbury Farm in the Wye Valley (Wales) where people interested and/or working in the areas of alternative media, renewable energy, on-line video distribution, free software and any other form of activism that utilises technology came together to share and discuss.

The idea for the gathering came from a number of years of experience gained by activists working for organisations such as Indymedia and includes specific experience from involvement in the Horizone Eco-Village in Stirling (2005), the Camps for Climate Action in Drax (2006), Heathrow (2007) and Kingsnorth (2008) as well as the No Borders camp at Gatwick (2007). We have had three successful gatherings so far, two rural hack meetings in the Wye Valley in June 2008 and 2009 and an urban one in Leeds in October 2008.

2008's rural HacktionLab took place between 13 - 15 June 2008 and we have slide-show of photos from the weekend as well as this exciting short video too.

Do come if you have experience(s) to share with others in order to encourage the amount of shared knowledge in the UK-wide media, free software and alternative technology activist network. The weekend is most suitable for activists using media, geeks and hackers (as opposed to crackers) but would also be of interest to anyone else that is interested in attending is most welcome.

You can find out more about where HacktionLab is held and how to get there by visiting this page

Costs

We are hoping to keep the cost per person to no more than twenty pounds per person for camping for 3 nights and food (nine meals) for the weekend. Apart from the cost of food and camping, the donation also helps to cover a few additional costs for transport of equipment (and tolls for Severn Bridge) and planning. Last year we were able to be able to make an additional donation to Highbury Farm from the donations received and we hope to do so again. Left over funds are kept in the HacktionLab pot for future gatherings.

Kids

Kids are most welcome, however we will not be arranging any crêche facilities.

Entertainment

Evening events could include a couple of bands, some open mic, some poetry, and some decent organic cyder around a fire of course ;)

Food & drink

There will be food and drink provided during HacktionLab. Highbury Farm is a pretty much a vegan farm and the food will be primarily vegan with some additions, such as milk, and eggs as an option for breakfast. Highbury Farm requests that meat is not brought or cooked on site; so please don't, thanks. There is an excellent pub (the Boat Inn) across the valley within walking distance that serves fine ales and ciders and also serves meat dishes for those who cannot do without. If you are coming could you please fill out the meals that you'll be there for. We do really need to know. Just enter your name (or code name, or whatever) along with any handy information about your diet or allergies you think we ought to know (within reason).

Tea, coffee and infusions will be provide within the cost of attending. We hope also to have local organic ale and cyder available at a fair price.

Logistics & Planning

We have a separate page for planning HacktionLab and organising what needs to be done and who is doing what. If you're interested, get on over to the HacktionLab 2009/01 logistics page.

2009 Programme

More in-depth details and notes about the workshops can be found at HacktionLab 2009/01 workshop details.

Thursday 11th June

Forward crew arrive in the morning to set up mess tent and other core infrastructure. Anyone who wishes should be encouraged to be involved in this, as the set-up forms part of the skills sharing.
Majority arrive in afternoon, set-up camp
Supper and fireside gathering.

Friday 12th June

Breakfast
Open circle, introduction and planning
Lunch
Workshop slot #1: Flossmanuals and Free Software Accessibility
Workshop slot #2: Satellite Connection - Mike
Dinner
Entertainment

Saturday 13th June

Breakfast

9.30 open circle

Developments in wireless technology, 802.11n, 3G and WiMax and how they can be used for media activism.
Crabgrass
Wep Cracking
DIY Media in a Web 2.0 World - debates and discussion and Multimedia in Drupal

13.30 Lunch

14.00 Security: .
16.00 Mobilisation This year's Climate Camp, Copenhagen and other activist gatherings: proposals for technical and independent media support and Freeman:
Dinner (with key-signing party immediately prior to dinner)
Party

Sunday 14th June

Breakfast
3g and working in hostile environments
More on Mobilisation, tactics, gatherings
Lunch
Streaming media
Tat-down team: 1,2,3....tat-down! Anyone who wishes should be encouraged to be involved in this, as the set-up forms part of the skills sharing and tatting down is much easier with more hands.

Monday 15th June

Core crew team leave site Sunday evening or Monday morning.

Please note the programme is still being developed and as this is a hack lab event, will be further developed during HacktionLab.

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+==HacktionLab June 2009 is over==
+We had a great HacktionLab.  Thanks to all who came and took part and helped make it happen. Thanks to all who submitted feedback - [http://hacktivista.net/hacktionlab/upload/9/90/Hacktionlab_Summer09_Feedback_v09.pdf Summary of Feedback] More information and photos here shortly.
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-<big>Taking place from Thursday 11th till Sunday 14th June 2009.  [http://hacktivista.net/hacktionlabsignup/ Please sign up here to say you're coming] and consider [http://lists.psand.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/hacktionlab joining our mailing list to get involved in planning the event].</big>
+==What is HacktionLab?==
+<big>'''A rural <em>hack meeting</em> in the beautiful Wye Valley from Thursday 11th till Sunday 14th June 2009.'''</big>
+The 3rd installment of HacktionLab was a convergence at [[Highbury Farm]] in the Wye Valley (Wales) where people interested and/or working in the areas of alternative media, renewable energy, on-line video distribution, free software and any other form of activism that utilises technology came together to share and discuss.
+The idea for the gathering came from a number of years of experience gained by activists working for organisations such as Indymedia and includes specific experience from involvement in the Horizone Eco-Village in Stirling (2005), the Camps for Climate Action in Drax (2006), Heathrow (2007) and Kingsnorth (2008) as well as the No Borders camp at Gatwick (2007).  We have had three successful gatherings so far, two [[HacktionLab 2008/01|rural hack meetings in the Wye Valley in June 2008 and 2009]] and an [[HacktionLab Leeds 2008/02|urban one in Leeds in October 2008]].
+'s rural HacktionLab took place between 13 - 15 June 2008 and we have [http://flickr.com/photos/chopped_pork/sets/72157605640236602/show/ slide-show of photos from the weekend] as well as [http://blip.tv/file/994961/ this exciting short video too].
+Do come if you have experience(s) to share with others in order to encourage the amount of shared knowledge in the UK-wide media, free software and alternative technology activist network. The weekend is most suitable for activists using media, geeks and hackers (as opposed to crackers) but would also be of interest to anyone else that is interested in attending is most welcome.
+[[Highbury Farm|You can find out more about where HacktionLab is held and how to get there by visiting this page]]
-[[Image:Roadtohacktionlab2008.jpg|a sign leading to HacktionLab 2008/01|300px]]
+==Costs==
-[[Image:Hacktionlab2.jpg|night-time shot of the barn, HacktionLab 2008/01|300px]]
-==What is HacktionLab?==
+We are hoping to keep the cost per person to no more than twenty pounds per person for camping for 3 nights and food (nine meals) for the weekend.  Apart from the cost of food and camping, the donation also helps to cover a few additional costs for transport of equipment (and tolls for Severn Bridge) and planning.  Last year we were able to be able to make an additional donation to Highbury Farm from the donations received and we hope to do so again.  Left over funds are kept in the [[HacktionLab pot]] for future gatherings.
-The aim of HacktionLab is to have a convergence where people interested in and/or working in the areas of alternative media, renewable energy, on-line video distribution, free software and any other form of activism that utilises technology.  HacktionLab will take place at [[Highbury Farm]] in the Wye Valley.
+==Kids==
-The idea for the gathering has come from a number of years of experience gained by activists working for organisations such as Indymedia and includes specific experience from involvement in the Horizone Eco-Village in Stirling (2005), the Camps for Climate Action in Drax (2006), Heathrow (2007) and Kingsnorth (2008) as well as the No Borders camp at Gatwick (2007).  We have had two successful gatherings so far, a [[HacktionLab 2008/01|rural hack meeting in the Wye Valley in June 2008]] and an [[HacktionLab Leeds 2008/02|urban one in Leeds in October 2008]].  Our next rural meeting is scheduled for June 2009:
+Kids are most welcome, however we will not be arranging any crêche facilities.
-The last rural HacktionLab took place between 13 - 15 June 2008, [http://flickr.com/photos/chopped_pork/sets/72157605640236602/show/ click here to view a slide-show of photos from the weekend].  There are [http://picasaweb.google.com/acesabe/HacktavistGathering2008 more photos posted here] and [http://blip.tv/file/994961/ this exciting short video too].
+==Entertainment==
-__TOC__
+Evening events could include a couple of bands, some open mic, some poetry, and some decent organic cyder around a fire of course ;)
-==Audience==
+==Food & drink==
-The convergence is primary aimed at folk who need to learn or share info on doing mobile media access and video work in situations like G8 and climate camp convergences.
+There will be food and drink provided during HacktionLab.  Highbury Farm is a pretty much a vegan farm and the food will be primarily vegan with some additions, such as milk, and eggs as an option for breakfast.  Highbury Farm requests that meat is not brought or cooked on site; so please don't, thanks.  There is an excellent pub (the Boat Inn) across the valley within walking distance that serves fine ales and ciders and also serves meat dishes for those who cannot do without.  If you are coming could you [http://doodle.com/tq2zgqt7h887n2qm please fill out the meals that you'll be there for].  We do really need to know.  Just enter your name (or code name, or whatever) along with any handy information about your diet or allergies you think we ought to know (within reason).
-Please come if you have experience(s) to share with others in order to encourage the amount of shared knowledge in the UK-wide media, free software and alternative technology activist network. The weekend is most suitable for activists using media, geeks and hackers (as opposed to crackers) but would also be of interest to anyone else that is interested in attending is most welcome.
+Tea, coffee and infusions will be provide within the cost of attending.  We hope also to have local organic ale and cyder available at a fair price.
-==Organisations involved==
+==Logistics & Planning==
-This convergence is being proposed and attended by [http://www.bristolwireless.net Bristol Wireless], [http://www.indymedia.org.uk Indymedia UK], [http://www.schnews.org.uk/index.php Schnews] and [http://www.clearerchannel.org Clearer Channel], [http://aktivix.org/ Aktivix].
+We have a separate page for planning HacktionLab and organising what needs to be done and who is doing what.  If you're interested, get on over to the [[HacktionLab 2009/01 logistics]] page.
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+[[Image:Hacktionlab1.jpg|100px]] [[Image:Hacktionlab3.jpg|100px]] [[Image:Hacktionlab5.jpg|100px]]
+==2009 Programme==
-==Schedule==
+More in-depth details and notes about the workshops can be found at [[HacktionLab 2009/01 workshop details]].
-===Thursday 11th===
+===Thursday 11th June===
 * Forward crew arrive in the morning to set up mess tent and other core infrastructure. Anyone who wishes should be encouraged to be involved in this, as the set-up forms part of the skills sharing.
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 * Supper and fireside gathering.
-===Friday 12th===
+===Friday 12th June===
 * Breakfast
 * Open circle, introduction and planning
 * Lunch
-* Workshop slot #1:
+* Workshop slot #1: Flossmanuals and Free Software Accessibility
-* Workshop slot #2: Renewable energy
+* Workshop slot #2: Satellite Connection - Mike
-* Workshop slot #3: Developments in wireless technology, 3G and WiMax: worth a look?
 * Dinner
 * Entertainment
-===Saturday 13th===
+===Saturday 13th June===
 * Breakfast
-* Workshop slot #4
+.30 open circle
-* Workshop slot #5: Flossmanuals.net - flossmanuals is a community of people writing manuals about Free Software and things you can do with Free Software. It is also an amazing wiki to book technology that allows you to publish your content incredibly cheaply and with a minimum of work. It's a great way to document what you are doing.  This workshop is an invitation to use and abuse floss manuals and to get involved in the project - http://flossmanuals.net - feel free to join the email list before the hacktionlab. http://lists.flossmanuals.net/listinfo.cgi/discuss-flossmanuals.net
+* Developments in wireless technology, 802.11n, 3G and WiMax and how they can be used for media activism.
-* Lunch
+* Crabgrass
-* Workshop slot #6: DIY Media in a Web 2.0 World - debates and discussion.
+* Wep Cracking
-* Workshop slot #7: DIY Media in a Web 2.0 World.
+* DIY Media in a Web 2.0 World - debates and discussion and Multimedia in Drupal
-* Workshop slot #8: This year's Climate Camp, Copenhagen and other activist gatherings: proposals for technical and independent media support.
-* Dinner
+.30 Lunch
+* 14.00 Security: .
+* 16.00 Mobilisation This year's Climate Camp, Copenhagen and other activist gatherings: proposals for technical and independent media support and Freeman:
+* Dinner (with key-signing party immediately prior to dinner)
 * Party
-===Sunday 14th===
+===Sunday 14th June===
 * Breakfast
-* Reflexions and proposals for next HacktionLab
+* 3g and working in hostile environments
+* More on Mobilisation, tactics, gatherings
 * Lunch
-* Parting of company
+* Streaming media
 * Tat-down team: 1,2,3....tat-down!  Anyone who wishes should be encouraged to be involved in this, as the set-up forms part of the skills sharing and tatting down is much easier with more hands.
+===Monday 15th June===
 Core crew team leave site Sunday evening or Monday morning.
-==Food & drink==
+Please note the programme is still being developed and as this is a ''hack lab'' event, will be further developed during HacktionLab.
+</div>
-The Highbury Farm kitchen provided excellent food in 2008 and will again be providing evening meals for Friday and Saturday night.  Breakfast will be cereal and bread and lunch will be soup, salad, bread and cheese.
+</div>
-Please advise us via the mailing list or the sign-up page if you have a special diet that needs to be catered for.
-Highbury Farm is a vegetarian farm and the owners request that meat is not brought or cooked on site.  There is an excellent pub (the Boat Inn) across the valley within walking distance that serves fine ales and ciders and also serves meat dishes for those who cannot do without.
-Tea, coffee and infusions will be provide within the cost of attending.  We hope also to have local organic ale and cyder available at a fair price.
-==Costs==
-The cost will be about twenty pounds per person for camping for 3 nights and and food (eight meals) for the weekend.  This figure also included a few additional costs for transport of equipment (and tolls for Severn Bridge).  We were pleased to be able to make an additional donation to Highbury Farm from the donations received.  Everyone was responsible for organising their own transport to the location, except for being collected from Chepstow train or bus station.
-==Highbury Farm Workshops==
-The ''workshops'' will be simply facilitated discussions and hands-on skills-sharing activities based around a technology or a way of doing something.  The aim is to enable a free exchange of ideas based around a theme, and not too much time should be spent in their planning.
-[[Image:Hacktionlab1.jpg|200px]] [[Image:Hacktionlab5.jpg|200px]] [[Image:Hacktionlab4.jpg|200px]]
-Here is a working list of topics for workshops, please feel free to add to it or propose yourself and a workshop you'd like to facilitate:
-===Technology===
-* Linux and other free software (viable alternatives for alternative media, Kino, Cinelerra, iTheora, GIMP, OpenOffice)
-* renewable energy and how it works (AC and DC theory)
-* using the web for collaboration - wikis, drupals, crabgrass, etc.
-* L.A.S.E.R. Tag and stencils aka Project Green Lantern
-===Big Brother===
-* Is Big Brother really watching?
-* Who is he/she?
-* Using privacy and encryption techniques
-===Video-tech===
-* Live video broadcasting techniques for 'hostile' environments - eg. Beijing
-*
-===Review of Indymedia in a Web 2.0 world===
-Following the recent G20 protests in London and the plethora of free media published through sites such as YouTube.com, Blip.tv, Flickr, Picassa, as well as the usual DIY news sites such as Indymedia, should we be evaluating what Indymedia means ten years after it started in the new Web 2.0 world?
-* What is Indymedia becoming?
-* How can Indymedia embrace new tools on the net and use Web 2.0 concepts to its advantage.
-* Is the monolithic portal site approach as the public face of Indymedia really the best approach in the days of Facebook and MySpace?
-* Are we all being the media already?
-* What are the new activists doing with DIY media activism?
-* Do we need to review our relationship with the mainstream media?
-===Video Websites===
-* IfiWatch update
-* VisionOn.tv update
-===Friendly Tech Environments===
-What makes a friendly tech enviroment?
-Sometimes geek environments can be really cold and alienating to non-geeks. Sometimes they can be terrifically welcoming. What are some of the things we can do as enthusiasts to communicate our enthusiasm and share our skills in a friendly way?
-Have a look at this blog post about the recent Transmission gathering in Asia
-http://burningbulan.multiply.com/photos/album/17/TX-AP
-i'm taking a small group of first year undergrads to auschwitz via paris and berlin mainly by train in april, and between us we plan to create a 'virtual field trip' through a multimedia wiki mainly for use in the uni. none of us are techs. would be happy to talk and show the experience if you're interested. and your advice and comments in the planning and doing stage would of course be more than welcome. let me know what you think.
-==Kids==
-Kids are most welcome, however we will not be arranging any crêche facilities.
-==Entertainment==
-Evening events could include a couple of bands, some open mic, some poetry, and some decent organic cyder around a fire of course ;)
-==Logistics & Planning==
-We have a separate page for planning HacktionLab and organising what needs to be done and who is doing what.  If you're interested, get on over to the [[HacktionLab 2009/01 logistics]] page.