Linux in the Park thoughts...

[Jamon Camisso]

Colin McGregor wrote:
> Last Friday I spoke to David Patrick (owner of
> Linuxcaffe) about the idea of doing a Linux in the
> Park event in August.
> 
> The idea would be to get a little sun, play with some
> Linux boxes and otherwise have a bit of fun down in a
> park across the street from Linuxcaffe (near Bloor and
> Christie). Now, David notes he can arrange for the
> following:
> 
> - Wireless Internet (via a router inside Linuxcaffe).
> - Some power in the park (10 Amps/115 volts, enough to
>   power several laptops).
> - Some cheap (used) PCs for sale. 
> 
> What else should be looked at for an event like this?

David has come up with the idea of a wifi hardware hackfest.
Specifically, we're thinking that anyone who wants to play around with
wireless equipment will have B/G access and *experts* on hand.

Just think of that Linksys WRT54G you've got hanging around. How about
that Orinoco Gold PCMCIA card. Then there're the USB dongles and Chinese
cookware antennas (no kidding!), take a look here:
http://www.usbwifi.orcon.net.nz/

For anyone who wants to try making a parabolic wok antenna for ~$10 and
wants to try it out legitimately, Linux in the Park could be a great
place to do it. Anyone tried making a Pringles can Yagi? Folgers waveguide?

Thoughts?

Jamon
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