Random thoughts of a techno-phreak

Searcy Hackerspace

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Well I have come up with a new idea for the Searcy, Arkansas area.  I want to create a working Hackerspace (not sure what else to call it right now).  I know a bunch of folks are asking what the heck a Hackerspace is, so here it is:

Hackerspace

hackerspace or hackspace (also referred to as a hacklabmakerspace or creative space) is a location where people with common interests, usually in computerstechnologyscience, or digital or electronic art can meet, socialize and/or collaborate. Hackerspaces can be viewed as open community labs incorporating elements of machine shopsworkshops and/or studios wherehackers can come together to share resources and knowledge to build and make things.[1]

Many hackerspaces participate in the use and development of free softwareopen hardware, and alternative media. They are often physically located in infoshopssocial centersadult education centers, or on university campuses, but may relocate to industrial or warehouse space when they need more room.

I suppose the first thing that I need to locate is a location.  From what I have read about other spaces, I am going to need some major room.  Next step is to create a group fund to allow for acquisition of tools and appropriate equipment. Will update post as more information or ideas come to mind.
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