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Hackerspace Cookbook

CC      := gcc
CCFLAGS := -mtune=human-readable -masm=hackerspace-cookbook
 
hackerspace-cookbook: meeting
     $(CC) $(CCFLAGS) meeting -o hackerspace-cookbook
 
meeting: configure dependencies
     @echo "meet up at " >> meeting
     @cat configure >> meeting
     @echo ", answer questions from " >> meeting
     @cat dependencies >> meeting
     @echo ", record important stuff" >> meeting
 
.PHONY: dependencies
dependencies:
     @echo "room available? [yes/no]" > dependencies
     @echo "everyone read hackerspaces.org Design Patterns? [yes/no]" >> dependencies
 
.PHONY: configure     
configure: 
     @echo "Time and Place? everyone: [...]" > configure
 

Overview

To build a new hackerspace you need a team. This group of people has to discuss and agree on some points.
Here is a structured list of topics to get you started.

We used a very similar list to found /dev/base

Information

The initial team should be familiar with the concept of a hackerspace before the first meeting.

Here are some useful links to bring everyone on the same page:

Topics

Basics

Finance

Member Structure

Location

Equipment

Tools

Responsibilities

Services