Freeside Atlanta - User contributions [en]

CryptoParty

2015-10-14T16:46:44Z

Emptyset: /* Links */

We're going to be throwing a CryptoParty every second Thursday from 7-11pm.
We have [[Detailed_Directions|detailed directions]] if you're unfamiliar with the space.
It's free! Just bring your laptop or other devices.

You don't have to [http://www.meetup.com/Freeside-Atlanta/events/125769632/ sign up] to come along - but if you do, it helps us prepare. Pseudonymous sign-ups are fine!

Drop in for a few minutes to ask a question or stay all evening and chat about privacy, security, and the interwebz.

== What is a CryptoParty? ==

It's a lot of things in a lot of places. For most, it's a practical workshop for anyone interested in keeping their digital lives private.

Bring your laptops, netbooks, tablets and phones - we'll help you learn how to secure them and your communications:

* full disk encryption for your computers and memory sticks;

* encrypted email, text messages, IM on all your devices;

* anonymous browsing and tracker-avoidance;

* censorship circumvention;

* password generation, databases and management;

* keysigning / extending the web-of-trust.

If you have knowledge and skills to contribute in these or related areas please come along and share them with us!

Plus:

* ad-hoc discussion of the laws that govern who can access your stuff and when; and, at some point in the evening,

* our regular round-up and discussion of some cryptography basics and the latest digital-rights news, opinions, and happenings.

Have more questions? Check out [https://www.cryptoparty.in/ cryptoparty.org]. And remember to party like it's 1984!
(tin foil hats not included)

== Code Examples ==
The demonstration where I pulled my own session keys to put them into the browser had a few commands associated with it. Here they are:
https://gist.github.com/eldondev/5980868

This is the script I used to modify the .ovpn files from [http://vpngate.net| VPNGate] so that the VPN settings could be easily imported into Ubuntu:
[https://gist.github.com/emptyset/5981276| extract.sh]

== Talks ==

* 2013-JUL-11 [[media:2013-JUL-11.VPN.pdf|Virtual Private Networks, Expounded Casually for the Novice Computer User]]
* 2013-AUG-07 [[media:2013-AUG-08.DeadDrop.pdf|Dead Drop, or how I learned to stop worrying and love encryption]]
* 2013-SEP-12 [[media:OnionPi.Presentation.pdf|Onion Pi, Turning a Raspberry Pi into a Tor Access Point]]
* 2013-OCT-10 [[media:SilkRoad.Presentation.pdf|The Silk Road OPSEC Fail, "Whoops!"]]
* 2014-MAR-13 [[media:Censorship.Presentation.pdf|$%#^&*, Censorship, a Concise Context]]
* 2014-MAY-15 [[media:Autonomy.Presentation.pdf|Autonomy, Another one of those "heady" presentations]]
* 2014-JUN-19 [[media:Stegonography-101.Presentation.pdf|Steganography 101, How to hide information, or "You'll never look at the Internet the same way ever again"]] [[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/13qKZOkVQvTH8tzgJYxOlhA5iCOah96n-cOqGngjdhEk/edit?usp=sharing Original]]
* 2014-AUG-21 [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1TmAcs_fZldhjnYxUD6faO_x9dXePfHx8rGCNdnntR70/edit?usp=sharing Protecting Sources: How to Use Technology to Keep Sources Confidential, Anonymous, and Secure]

== HOWTOs ==

* [[CryptoParty_HOWTO_GPG|HOWTO: GPG, Thunderbird, Engimail]]

== Links ==
* [http://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2013/07/privacy_protest.html Privacy Protests]
* [https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2010/09/field-guide-copyright-trolls EFF Field Guide to Copyright Trolls]
* [https://openwireless.org Open Wireless Initiative]
* [http://torrentfreak.com/which-vpn-providers-really-take-anonymity-seriously-111007 Review of VPN Providers]
* [http://www.vpntopten.com/security/what-is-a-dns-leak-and-how-it-affects-vpn-security DNS Leaks Explained]
* [http://learn.adafruit.com/onion-pi/overview Onion Pi Step-by-Step Instructions]
* [http://krebsonsecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/UlbrichtCriminalComplaint.pdf Silk Road Criminal Complaint]
* [http://grugq.github.io/blog/archives The Grugq Blog Archives]
* [http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=998565 I've Got Nothing To Hide and Other Misunderstandings of Privacy]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVhmxHmoXlk Drop It Like It’s Hot: Secure Sharing and Radical OpSec for Investigative Journalists]
* [https://diafygi.github.io/webrtc-ips/ WebRTC IP Leak Test]

== Online Tools ==
* [https://panopticlick.eff.org Panopticlick Test for Browser Uniqueness]
* [https://www.howsmyssl.com How's my TLS?]

== Browser Settings, Plugins ==
* [http://webdevelopmentaid.wordpress.com/2013/10/21/customize-privacy-settings-in-mozilla-firefox-part-1-aboutconfig Customize Privacy Settings in Mozilla Firefox, Part 1, about:config] - Some suggestions for modifying Firefox settings to minimize your digital footprint
* [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/adblock-edge/ AdBlock Edge]
* [https://www.eff.org/https-everywhere HTTPS Everywhere Browser Extension]
* [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/noscript/ NoScript]
* [https://disconnect.me/#disconnect Disconnect]
* [https://www.requestpolicy.com/ Request Policy]

Officers

2015-02-12T19:32:32Z

Emptyset: /* Treasurer */

=== President ===

[[User:Heyoka|Jonathan Popham]]

[http://mailto:president@freesideatlanta.org president@freeside.org]

=== Secretary ===

[[User:Eldon| Eldon]]

[mailto:secretary@freesideatlanta.org secretary@freesideatlanta.org]

=== Treasurer ===

User:Emptyset

2015-02-12T19:32:06Z

Emptyset: /* Contact Info */

== Alan Fay ==
[[File:Sassy-cat.jpg|thumbnail|right|I exist in a dream in the mind of this cat]]

* Freeside [[Board_of_Directors |Director]]
* Creator of hapaxes legomena
* A series of unfortunate four-dimensional events

== Hacker Interests ==

* Hackerspaces
* Open Source Software and Hardware
* Computer Networks
* Crypto-anarchism

== Hacker Resume ==
[[File:Badge-Laser.gif|frameless|right|Laser Cutter Operator]]

* [[Vuvuzela]], open source access control
* [[QRatitude]], open source QR code based inventory system
* [https://github.com/freesideatlanta/deaddrop Dead Drop], secure offline file exchange
* [http://github.com/freesideatlanta Other Projects] on Freeside's Github page
* Freeside [http://wiki.freesideatlanta.org/fs/Our_Space#Zones Zones]
* Creator of several Freeside [[Taglines]]
* [[Laser_Cutter|Laser Cutter]] Operator
* [[Salaryman]]
* [[JAM]]

== Contact Info ==

* Blog: [http://faysoftware.com Fay Software]
* Resume: [http://careers.stackoverflow.com/emptyset StackOverflow Careers CV]
* [http://pgp.mit.edu:11371/pks/lookup?search=emptyset%40freesideatlanta.org&op=index PGP Key]
* [mailto:emptyset@freesideatlanta.org?Subject=wiki-hello Email me]!
* Bitcoin: 1HjqnXrjKQ4zSdcpXMiTNfQ9cyNKt4eBn7

User:Emptyset

2015-02-12T19:31:53Z

Emptyset: /* Contact Info */

== Alan Fay ==
[[File:Sassy-cat.jpg|thumbnail|right|I exist in a dream in the mind of this cat]]

* Freeside [[Board_of_Directors |Director]]
* Creator of hapaxes legomena
* A series of unfortunate four-dimensional events

== Hacker Interests ==

* Hackerspaces
* Open Source Software and Hardware
* Computer Networks
* Crypto-anarchism

== Hacker Resume ==
[[File:Badge-Laser.gif|frameless|right|Laser Cutter Operator]]

* [[Vuvuzela]], open source access control
* [[QRatitude]], open source QR code based inventory system
* [https://github.com/freesideatlanta/deaddrop Dead Drop], secure offline file exchange
* [http://github.com/freesideatlanta Other Projects] on Freeside's Github page
* Freeside [http://wiki.freesideatlanta.org/fs/Our_Space#Zones Zones]
* Creator of several Freeside [[Taglines]]
* [[Laser_Cutter|Laser Cutter]] Operator
* [[Salaryman]]
* [[JAM]]

== Contact Info ==

<div style="float:right;border:solid #FFB3B3 1px;margin:1px">
{| cellspacing="0" style="width:238px;background:#FFEEEE"
| style="width:45px;height:45px;background:#FF8888;text-align:center;font-size:14pt" | '''[[Officers|FSO]]'''
| style="font-size:8pt;padding:4pt;line-height:1.25em" |This user is an [[Officers|Officer]] of [[Freeside Atlanta]], fulfilling the role of [[Treasurer]].
|}</div>

* Blog: [http://faysoftware.com Fay Software]
* Resume: [http://careers.stackoverflow.com/emptyset StackOverflow Careers CV]
* [http://pgp.mit.edu:11371/pks/lookup?search=emptyset%40freesideatlanta.org&op=index PGP Key]
* [mailto:emptyset@freesideatlanta.org?Subject=wiki-hello Email me]!
* Bitcoin: 1HjqnXrjKQ4zSdcpXMiTNfQ9cyNKt4eBn7

User:Emptyset

2015-02-12T19:31:18Z

Emptyset: /* Alan Fay */

== Alan Fay ==
[[File:Sassy-cat.jpg|thumbnail|right|I exist in a dream in the mind of this cat]]

* Freeside [[Board_of_Directors |Director]]
* Creator of hapaxes legomena
* A series of unfortunate four-dimensional events

== Hacker Interests ==

* Hackerspaces
* Open Source Software and Hardware
* Computer Networks
* Crypto-anarchism

== Hacker Resume ==
[[File:Badge-Laser.gif|frameless|right|Laser Cutter Operator]]

* [[Vuvuzela]], open source access control
* [[QRatitude]], open source QR code based inventory system
* [https://github.com/freesideatlanta/deaddrop Dead Drop], secure offline file exchange
* [http://github.com/freesideatlanta Other Projects] on Freeside's Github page
* Freeside [http://wiki.freesideatlanta.org/fs/Our_Space#Zones Zones]
* Creator of several Freeside [[Taglines]]
* [[Laser_Cutter|Laser Cutter]] Operator
* [[Salaryman]]
* [[JAM]]

== Contact Info ==

<div style="float:right;border:solid #FFB3B3 1px;margin:1px">
{| cellspacing="0" style="width:238px;background:#FFEEEE"
| style="width:45px;height:45px;background:#FF8888;text-align:center;font-size:14pt" | '''[[Officers|FSO]]'''
| style="font-size:8pt;padding:4pt;line-height:1.25em" |This user is an [[Officers|Officer]] of [[Freeside Atlanta]], fulfilling the role of [[Treasurer]].
|}</div>

* Blog: [http://faysoftware.com Fay Software]
* Resume: [http://careers.stackoverflow.com/emptyset StackOverflow Careers CV]
* [http://pgp.mit.edu:11371/pks/lookup?search=emptyset%40freesideatlanta.org&op=index PGP Key]
* [mailto:emptyset@freesideatlanta.org?Subject=wiki-hello Email me]!
* Bitcoin: 1HjqnXrjKQ4zSdcpXMiTNfQ9cyNKt4eBn7

[[Category: Freeside Officers]]

Officers

2014-11-10T22:00:35Z

Emptyset: /* VP of Activities and Culture */

Election04Nov2014

2014-10-29T15:51:45Z

Emptyset: /* Presidential Nominees (in order of stated intention to run) */

This page is to provide updates and documentation for the Nov. 2014 Freeside Board of directors elections.
Announcement of elections (sent to list):

= Presidential Nominees (in order of stated intention to run)=

* [[User:LordNykon | Michael Ahearn]]
* [[User:Heyoka | Jonathan Popham]]

= Director Nominees (in order of stated intention to run)=

* [[User:AUGuru | Randy]]
* [[User:Emptyset | Alan]]
* [[User:Niels | Niels]]
* [[User:Eldon | Eldon]]
* [[User:Msleeper | Michelle]]

= Announcement =
Members,

It's that time of year again - elections are coming up for President and 4
Director seats on November 4th.

Board Members are required to be current Freeside members.

We will elect 3 board members to 1 year terms, and 1 board member to a six
month term.

We will be accepting nominations until November 2nd. Nominees can send an
email to secretary@freesideatlanta.org and Eldon will add you to the
ballot. You should also announce to the mailing list your intentions to run
with some kind of qualifications/platform.

*So that's - *

Throw your hat in to run by Nov 2nd.
Elections are on Nov 4th.
Announce if you intend to run and email secretary@freesideatlanta.org to be
added to the ballot.

= FAQ =
== Can I run for a position in the election? ==
All Freeside Members of any status, in good standing are eligible to run for a position in the election. They should nominate themselves for the position. To run for a position, announce your intent to the Secretary directly at secretary@freesideatlanta.org

== Who can vote in the election? ==
Freeside members in good standing as of Election day.

== What positions will be open to election? ==
The President, and the Board positions are open for election. The Secretary and Treasurer positions will be appointed by the BoD.

== How can we vote? ==
You can vote in person via secret ballot, or via email. If you wish to vote this way, contact the secretary directly: secretary@freesideatlanta.org

== How can I make sure my candidate supports my values? ==
Speak up! Reach out to them via Email, the mailing list, the twitters, or at Freeside events! The only limit is yourself!

Election04Nov2014

2014-10-22T14:37:18Z

Emptyset:

This page is to provide updates and documentation for the Nov. 2014 Freeside Board of directors elections.
Announcement of elections (sent to list):

= Presidential Nominees (in order of stated intention to run)=

* [[User:LordNykon | Michael Ahearn]]

= Director Nominees (in order of stated intention to run)=

* [[User:AUGuru | Randy]]
* [[User:Emptyset | Alan]]
* [[User:Niels | Niels]]
* [[User:Eldon | Eldon]]
* [[User:Msleeper | Michelle]]

= Announcement =
Members,

It's that time of year again - elections are coming up for President and 4
Director seats on November 4th.

Board Members are required to be current Freeside members.

We will elect 3 board members to 1 year terms, and 1 board member to a six
month term.

We will be accepting nominations until November 2nd. Nominees can send an
email to secretary@freesideatlanta.org and Eldon will add you to the
ballot. You should also announce to the mailing list your intentions to run
with some kind of qualifications/platform.

*So that's - *

Throw your hat in to run by Nov 2nd.
Elections are on Nov 4th.
Announce if you intend to run and email secretary@freesideatlanta.org to be
added to the ballot.

= FAQ =
== Can I run for a position in the election? ==
All Freeside Members of any status, in good standing are eligible to run for a position in the election. They should nominate themselves for the position. To run for a position, announce your intent to the Secretary directly at secretary@freesideatlanta.org

== Who can vote in the election? ==
Freeside members in good standing as of Election day.

== What positions will be open to election? ==
The President, and the Board positions are open for election. The Secretary and Treasurer positions will be appointed by the BoD.

== How can we vote? ==
You can vote in person via secret ballot, or via email. If you wish to vote this way, contact the secretary directly: secretary@freesideatlanta.org

== How can I make sure my candidate supports my values? ==
Speak up! Reach out to them via Email, the mailing list, the twitters, or at Freeside events! The only limit is yourself!

Election04Nov2014

2014-10-16T15:09:24Z

Emptyset: /* How can I make sure my candidiate supports my values? */

This page is to provide updates and documentation for the Nov. 2014 Freeside Board of directors elections.
Announcement of elections (sent to list):

= Presidential Nominees (in order of stated intention to run)=

= Director Nominees (in order of stated intention to run)=

* [[User:AUGuru | Randy]]
* [[User:Emptyset | Alan]]
* [[User:Niels]]
* [[User:Eldon | Eldon]]
* [[User:Msleeper | Michelle]]

= Announcement =
Members,

It's that time of year again - elections are coming up for President and 4
Director seats on November 4th.

Board Members are required to be current Freeside members.

We will elect 3 board members to 1 year terms, and 1 board member to a six
month term.

We will be accepting nominations until November 2nd. Nominees can send an
email to secretary@freesideatlanta.org and Eldon will add you to the
ballot. You should also announce to the mailing list your intentions to run
with some kind of qualifications/platform.

*So that's - *

Throw your hat in to run by Nov 2nd.
Elections are on Nov 4th.
Announce if you intend to run and email secretary@freesideatlanta.org to be
added to the ballot.

= FAQ =
== Can I run for a position in the election? ==
All Freeside Members of any status, in good standing are eligible to run for a position in the election. They should nominate themselves for the position. To run for a position, announce your intent to the Secretary directly at secretary@freesideatlanta.org

== Who can vote in the election? ==
Freeside members in good standing as of Election day.

== What positions will be open to election? ==
The President, and the Board positions are open for election. The Secretary and Treasurer positions will be appointed by the BoD.

== How can we vote? ==
You can vote in person via secret ballot, or via email. If you wish to vote this way, contact the secretary directly: secretary@freesideatlanta.org

== How can I make sure my candidate supports my values? ==
Speak up! Reach out to them via Email, the mailing list, the twitters, or at Freeside events! The only limit is yourself!

Press

2014-09-25T18:22:46Z

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== Press Coverage ==

[http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2014/09/25/enthusiasts-fuel-new-industrial-revolution Enthusiasts fuel 'new industrial revolution']
{{quote |
Members of the Atlanta non-profit Freeside have produced everything from three-dimensional art to breakthroughs in foot surgery.
}}

[http://hackaday.com/2014/06/21/cold-call-pop-in-to-the-freeside-atlanta-hackerspace/ Cold Call Pop-In to the Freeside Atlanta Hackerspace]
{{quote |
This place has too much going on and I can not cover it all in detail. It’s worth mentioning there is also a 3D Printing area containing 3 working printers that are ready to print out your next project. There is a dedicated room for member project/part storage. I’m positive this helps keep the rest of the common areas free of junk. If you are into Ham Radio or making podcasts, there’s a small room set up for that. While I was there some members were setting up a Media Lab and Bio Lab. From my perspective the members I met were active and engaged in the ‘space. The group has their stuff together, for sure. If you are ever in the area I recommend stopping by.
}}

[http://hackaday.com/2013/10/14/adventures-in-hackerspacing-freeside-atlanta-part-i/ Adventures in Hackerspacing: Freeside Atlanta, Part I]
{{quote |
And everything is [possible], as long as you’re willing to do it yourself. Each new project is an experiment. The leadership’s goal is to empower members and to give them the tools to succeed while still allowing failure.
...
Even the substructure of the leadership is its own experiment. As Freeside’s membership grows, different responsibilities are delegated to officers and teams. It’s a strategy aimed at distributing power to prevent a handful of individuals from having too much control while retaining a sense of hierarchy and responsibility.

It’s an experiment that seems to be working.
}}

[http://www.reddit.com/r/tabled/comments/118vh4/table_iama_im_caleb_kraft_senior_editor_at Reddit IAMA, I'm Caleb Kraft, Senior Editor Hackaday.com]:
{{quote |
I tend to like the grungier ones more. Freeside Atlanta, Makers Local 256 ... If you need to shower after you worked there, it is my kind of place.
}}

[http://southernalpha.com/general/freeside-atlanta Freeside Atlanta Hacking an Economic Revolution]:
{{quote |
A collective of inventors...Pioneers of open source and the Creative Commons...MakersSpace Wizards...These are all hats that the current 40 members hold at Freeside.
}}

[http://www.lulzbot.com/?q=blog/announcement-winners-lulzbot-hackerspace-printer-giveaway Announcement! Winners for LulzBot Hackerspace Printer Giveaway]:
{{quote |
Among the hundreds of entries, the projects submitted by these eight hackers truly stood out. From holding classes to further educate the public on 3D design and printing, to making advances in practical and medical devices - and always keeping their work free and open – we are confident that our printers will be put to excellent use by these outstanding winners.
}}

[http://makerfaireatl.com/3d-printing-hackathon/ Maker Faire ATL 3D Printer Write-Up]:
{{quote |
The response to the event by attendees was overwhelmingly positive, and it served to demonstrate the strong interest in 3D printing technology in Atlanta.
}}

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[http://hackaday.com/2012/05/31/hackerspace-intros-freeside-hackerspace-in-atlanta-georgia| Hack A Day]:
{{quote |
Freeside Hackerspace is a 5,500 square foot facility that feels like it just goes on and on...If you have a project in mind, they’ve got the space and tools to make it happen.
}}

[http://vimeo.com/7544802 TechDrawl]:
{{quote |
...it’s a place where people passionate about science, technology, and digital projects can meet, collaborate and hang out. It can be an open community lab, a machine shop, a work shop, a studio or a combination of these where people can share resources and knowledge to build neat stuff.
}}

[http://clatl.com/atlanta/freeside-atlanta-makes-space-for-local-hackers/Content?oid=1285248| Creative Loafing]:
{{quote |
<p>'You don't just have to hack computers,' says interim President James Sheheane. 'You can hack metal, you can hack wood.' </p>
<p>'That speaks to what we're all about,' Storey says. 'Making cool stuff out of nothing.'</p>
}}

== Media Inquiries ==

If you would like to do a story about us, please let us know by contacting [mailto:pr@freesideatlanta.org pr@freesideatlanta.org].

Donations

2014-09-15T18:19:07Z

Emptyset:

Retroactive to MAY-2012, Freeside is an independent 501(c)3 non-profit. Approved donations are tax-deductible - please refer to our [[Policy_Donations|donations policy]] to understand how we process and accept donations. Please contact the [[Officers| Treasurer]] for more details, and to obtain a receipt.

Anyone can contribute time and energy towards Freeside and its projects, but such contributions cannot be claimed as donations for tax purposes.

Membership dues are not tax-deductible.

== Equipment, Materials, and Goods ==

The next best way to help us out is by helping us procure items on our [[Wishlist]], especially if you're not sure what to get us.

Certain equipment or materials are never accepted as donations in any circumstances, such that they may be explicitly communicated to all Freeside members and visitors. This list will be maintained by Freeside operations, and is not considered to be exclusive. Some restricted items are listed below.

In general and notwithstanding forbidden materials, small value donations (under $250) may be donated with simple notification to the [mailto:sr@freesideatlanta.org Safety and Risk] (SR) team, and claims and issuance of a receipt are at the sole discretion of the donor.

Donors with large value donations (over $250) must contact the [mailto:sr@freesideatlanta.org SR team] for approval. A receipt will be issued to the donor. If the donor wishes to remain anonymous, the donation record will be changed to make the donor anonymous, after issuance of the receipt.

If a receipt is issued for the donor, the fair market value shall be the average of a search for a minimum of three similar items, and the search shall be kept on record and noted on the receipt issued. For most donations, this method or similar valuation should suffice. For larger value donations (over $1000) and where it may be difficult to locate comparables, a signed affidavit of an appraiser must be presented in lieu of fair market value search, and be kept on record.

Separately, the donation of large equipment or materials (in terms of dimensions, volume) where placement is a concern and may interfere with Freeside operations or projects requires the pre-approval of the [mailto:sr@freesideatlanta.org SR team].

Certain equipment or materials must always be pre-approved by the [mailto:sr@freesideatlanta.org SR team], such that these items may be explicitly communicated to all Freeside members and visitors. This list will be maintained by Freeside operations, and is not considered to be exclusive.

If a member drops off or facilitates a visitor to drop off unapproved equipment or materials, the member shall be tasked with its removal from the space, and may be subject to removal costs or fines at the discretion of the SR team.

== Restricted Items ==

=== Forbidden Items ===

* Stand-alone CRT displays are strictly forbidden, such as TVs and non-LCD computer monitors.
* Animal carcasses are strictly forbidden, even if hidden in sealed buckets. Professionally rendered taxidermy or taxiderpy, treated hides, antlers, bones, and other non-decomposing by-products are exempt from this restriction.

=== Approval Required ===

While you may be allowed to '''bring''' some of these items to Freeside, approval is required to '''donate''' to, or leave the following at Freeside:

* Gasoline
* Furniture
* Paint and Chemicals
* Propane and other pressurized tanks and bottles
* Batteries larger than D cells
* Medical equipment
* Food and alcohol
* Non-functioning equipment

Safety and Risk

2014-09-11T15:55:55Z

Emptyset: /* Points of Contact */

=== The Big Idea ===
Freeside is a Nonprofit Organization with a mission of developing innovation and creativity in Atlanta. Because we're a Nonprofit, all of the work in the space is done by volunteers.

We have a lot of people that want to help out at the space, and we also get a lot of requests for changes/enhancements to the space as well as for Classes, Events, Projects, and collaboration with other organizations. In order to organize these efforts, we decided to create teams to divide up the work into specialized areas.

We created 3 main teams to tackle important projects in the space and assigned two Directors to be responsible for each and serve as the major points of contact.

=== The Safety and Risk Management (SR) team ===

This team is dedicated to improving the Safety and Risk Management of the space. It serves the essential function of developing infrastructure to keep the space running.

=== Points of Contact ===

If you're interested in getting involved or just picking our brains, email us at [mailto:sr@freesideatlanta.org sr@freesideatlanta.org].

=== Major projects ===

* [[Vuvuzela| Access control and security system]]
* Finance Records Automation
* Closed-circuit video system
* Equipment safety and education program
* QR code system for inventory and safety/operations material
* Financial analysis and accounting for the space
* Fire and First Aid plans for the space

Safety and Risk

2014-09-11T15:55:47Z

Emptyset: /* The Safety and Risk Management (SR) team */

=== The Big Idea ===
Freeside is a Nonprofit Organization with a mission of developing innovation and creativity in Atlanta. Because we're a Nonprofit, all of the work in the space is done by volunteers.

We have a lot of people that want to help out at the space, and we also get a lot of requests for changes/enhancements to the space as well as for Classes, Events, Projects, and collaboration with other organizations. In order to organize these efforts, we decided to create teams to divide up the work into specialized areas.

We created 3 main teams to tackle important projects in the space and assigned two Directors to be responsible for each and serve as the major points of contact.

=== The Safety and Risk Management (SR) team ===

This team is dedicated to improving the Safety and Risk Management of the space. It serves the essential function of developing infrastructure to keep the space running.

=== Points of Contact ===

=== Major projects ===

* [[Vuvuzela| Access control and security system]]
* Finance Records Automation
* Closed-circuit video system
* Equipment safety and education program
* QR code system for inventory and safety/operations material
* Financial analysis and accounting for the space
* Fire and First Aid plans for the space

Safety and Risk

2014-09-11T15:55:37Z

Emptyset: /* Points of Contact */

=== The Big Idea ===
Freeside is a Nonprofit Organization with a mission of developing innovation and creativity in Atlanta. Because we're a Nonprofit, all of the work in the space is done by volunteers.

We have a lot of people that want to help out at the space, and we also get a lot of requests for changes/enhancements to the space as well as for Classes, Events, Projects, and collaboration with other organizations. In order to organize these efforts, we decided to create teams to divide up the work into specialized areas.

We created 3 main teams to tackle important projects in the space and assigned two Directors to be responsible for each and serve as the major points of contact.

=== The Safety and Risk Management (SR) team ===

This team is dedicated to improving the Safety and Risk Management of the space. It serves the essential function of developing infrastructure to keep the space running.

If you're interested in getting involved or just picking our brains, email us at [mailto:sr@freesideatlanta.org sr@freesideatlanta.org].

=== Points of Contact ===

=== Major projects ===

* [[Vuvuzela| Access control and security system]]
* Finance Records Automation
* Closed-circuit video system
* Equipment safety and education program
* QR code system for inventory and safety/operations material
* Financial analysis and accounting for the space
* Fire and First Aid plans for the space

Marketing and Outreach

2014-09-11T15:55:22Z

Emptyset: /* Points of Contact */

=== The Big Idea ===
Freeside is a Nonprofit Organization with a mission of developing innovation and creativity in Atlanta. Because we're a Nonprofit, all of the work in the space is done by volunteers.

We have a lot of people that want to help out at the space, and we also get a lot of requests for changes/enhancements to the space as well as for Classes, Events, Projects, and collaboration with other organizations. In order to organize these efforts, we decided to create teams to divide up the work into specialized areas.

We created 3 main teams to tackle important projects in the space and assigned two Directors to be responsible for each and serve as the major points of contact.

=== The Marketing and Outreach (MO) team ===

This team is dedicated to building bridges with other organizations as well as organizing marketing efforts.

=== Points of Contact ===

If you're interested in getting involved or just picking our brains, email us at [mailto:mo@freesideatlanta.org mo@freesideatlanta.org].

=== Major projects ===

*Collaboration with Atlanta Makers
*Coordination of Open Workshops and events to be co-hosted with other organizations
*The 3D Printing meetup
*Working on the wiki and "social media presence"

Activities and Culture

2014-09-11T15:55:08Z

Emptyset: /* Points of Contact */

=== The Big Idea ===
Freeside is a non-profit Organization with a mission of developing innovation and creativity in Atlanta. All of the work in the space is done by volunteers.

We have a lot of people that want to help out at the space, and we also get a lot of requests for changes/enhancements to the space as well as for Classes, Events, Projects, and collaboration with other organizations. In order to organize these efforts, we decided to create teams to divide up the work into specialized areas.

We created 3 main teams to tackle important projects in the space and assigned two Directors to be responsible for each and serve as the major points of contact.

=== The Activities and Culture (AC) team ===

This team is dedicated to organizing events in the space, especially classes and projects. This team also organizes the Teacher's Lounge, where teachers and project managers at Freeside can gather to exchange ideas, collaborate, and help to increase the quantity and quality of classes at Freeside.

=== Points of Contact ===

If you're interested in getting involved or just picking our brains, email us at [mailto:ac@freesideatlanta.org ac@freesideatlanta.org].

=== Major projects ===

*Organizing classes, projects, and build-outs
*Building out the Media Lab, Bio Lab, Auditorium, and Craft Room
*Organizing the Teacher's lounge

Officers

2014-09-11T15:33:56Z

Emptyset: /* President */

=== President ===

Vacant

=== Secretary ===

[[User:Eldon| Eldon]]

[mailto:secretary@freesideatlanta.org secretary@freesideatlanta.org]

=== Treasurer ===

[[User:Emptyset| Alan Fay]]

[mailto:treasurer@freesideatlanta.org treasurer@freesideatlanta.org]

=== VP of Activities and Culture ===

[[User:Beewings| Kendra Billings]]

[mailto:vp_ac@freesideatlanta.org vp_ac@freesideatlanta.org]

FAQ

2014-08-26T13:40:14Z

Emptyset: /* What is Freeside, exactly? */

== What is a Hackerspace? ==

One way to explain a hackerspace is to say it is a collaborative work environment. However, hackerspaces are also extremely varied spaces in terms of organization, mission, culture, scope, and size. There are small workshops where a few good friends get together to drink homebrew beer and hack on custom-designed 3D printers. There are sprawling spaces hundreds-strong, a small village barter economy - with ideas and imagination as currency.

One aspect that is almost completely unique to hackerspaces is environment hacking: new furniture, storage space, workstations, lighting, and rooms. Most people are conditioned by having to grow up, learn, live and work in environments that have been created for them from the top down. Freeside completely inverts this social construct, and instead empowers its members to create their own environment, grassroots style.

It's interesting to note that many libraries are building hackerspaces. As books (and knowledge) ever march digital, what function and role does a library play in society? The library, as the institution we know today, is sure to vanish. The Hackerspace is the sole heir to its the social responsibility and function, to the ongoing development of skills, and as a curator and index of knowledge.

It's a place for tinkerers and hobbyists to talk shop and compare notes. It's an unbounded blank canvas for creation, where ideas can be put to the test, things set on fire, and the stuff of legends cast in the forge of blood, sweat, and tears. Or just tablespace to work on your soldering skills. It's really up to you, as a participant, to create and define what the space ultimately becomes.

Will it be a mere reflection of yourself? A composite, stained-glass mural of its member ids and egos? Or does it emerge into its own strange and magnificent creature?

[[The_Hackerspace_Manifesto| The Hackerspace Manifesto]] embodies Freeside values.

These sites give a great introduction to hackerspaces and the growing maker movement:

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hackerspace Wikipedia's Hackerspace Article]
* [http://hackerspaces.org/wiki Hackerspaces.org Site]
* [http://www.reddit.com/r/hackerspaces Hackerspaces Subreddit]
* [http://earth.hackerspaces.org Earth is the Hackerspaces Planet]
* [http://hackerspaces.soup.io Hackerspaces Soup]
* [http://makezine.com Make Magazine]
* [http://makerfaire.com Maker Faire]
* [http://www.raincoast.com/blog/details/guest-post-cory-doctorow-for-freedom-to-read-week Libraries, Hackspaces and E-waste: how libraries can be the hub of a young maker revolution], by Cory Doctorow

This [https://www.google.com/reader/bundle/user%2F07539601174555443126%2Fbundle%2FHackerspaces bundle of RSS feeds] is a collection of Maker/Hackerspaces.

Makerspace members both create and contribute to community projects. Project may involve as few as a couple of participants at a local makerspace, to many thousands of contributors across the internet. Some examples of projects that inspire makerspaces include:

* [http://opensourceecology.org Open Source Ecology]
* [https://code.google.com/p/arducopter ArduCopter]
* [http://www.raspberrypi.org RaspberryPi]
* [http://www.reprap.org/wiki/Main_Page Rep Rap]

Here's a few other collected thoughts from the web about making and hacking, the stuff of real, meaningful, important and relevant work:

* [http://www.paulgraham.com/gba.html The Word "Hacker"] by Paul Graham
* [http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122178211966454607.html Life and Work] by David Foster Wallace
* [http://www.aaronsw.com/weblog/legacy Legacy] by Aaron Swartz
* [http://web.mit.edu/jmorzins/www/C-H-speech.html Some Thoughts on the Real World by One Who Glimpsed It and Fled] by Bill Watterson
* [http://project.cyberpunk.ru/idb/hacker_ethics.html The Hacker's Ethics]
* [http://www2.fiu.edu/~mizrachs/hackethic.html Old and New Hacker Ethics] by Steven Mizrach
* [http://www.catb.org/jargon/html/H/hacker-ethic.html hacker ethic], Jargon File entry

== What is Freeside, exactly? ==

Freeside is a 501(c)3 non-profit hackerspace and community. It's exclusively run by its members and volunteers. Our mission is to promote personal development, continuing education, and scientific research.

== How do I get to Freeside? ==

675 Metropolitan Parkway<br>
Suite 6066<br>
Atlanta, GA 30310

We've put together detailed [[Detailed_Directions| directions]], as well as video.

== What is the gate code? ==

Use our handy email autoresponder: [mailto:no-reply@freesideatlanta.org?Subject=gatecode no-reply@freesideatlanta.org?Subject=gatecode]

== Where should I park my car so it doesn't get towed? ==

Park in the green areas shown below (with instructions by clicking on each area). You may park in the yellow area near our front entrance, '''as long as you are not blocking any garage doors''' and respect an individual unit's "No Parking" signs. Do not park in the red areas, or your vehicle will be at risk of getting towed.

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== Can I show up to visit the space at any time to check it out? ==

Likely not, especially if you were not expected, and/or nobody knows who you are. Freeside is a pretty chill environment, but a lot of members come to work on projects with minimal interruptions. Some members might be uncomfortable to allow strangers into Freeside, or are unable or unwilling to bear the responsibility of hosting a guest.

Also, if you arrive at our space and call our VOIP/Voicemail number, you may be disappointed to learn that the number is not currently connected to any physical telephone at the space, and that we rarely check the messages.

Instead, before stopping by randomly, join our [https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!forum/freesideatlanta public mailing list] and ask ahead to make arrangements to visit.

== What kind of services do you offer? ==

Freeside is not a for-profit organization, so we do not have products or services for sale. Our customer support is terrible, anyway.

Freeside does not provide on-demanding 3D printing, materials or machine time for construction of prototypes, or consulting for patent applications, engineering, or software. We will gladly refer you to businesses that specialize in these matters.

Freeside does not rent storage space or work space to individuals.

== What are your hours? ==

Right now, we don't keep regular hours, but somebody is usually around during the day. Join our [https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!forum/freesideatlanta public mailing list] and ask ahead to make arrangements to visit - our members are more than willing to show off the space and its projects!

Freeside is open 24/7 to members.

== What is the best time to stop by and see it for myself? ==

We have an open house every other week, traditionally on Tuesday night around 7p or thereabouts. At our open house, you're welcome to just browse around and see what members are working on. You're free to ask to join the fun! The open house has more of a social feel, but feel free to break away if you find something interesting to work on.

If enough people gather in a cluster, the cluster may be led around.

Saturdays are also a good bet - it's an unofficial work day for our [[Officers| officers]] to improve Freeside and its infrastructure.

We also have events and classes (just about) all the time. Check out and join our [http://www.meetup.com/Freeside-Atlanta Meetup group] for the schedule and to RSVP.

== How can I get more involved? ==

Freeside is a member-supported nonprofit organization. We're always looking for active new members, donors, and supporters. There are a ton of ways to get started. One way is to bring us something from our [[Wishlist]]! Probably the best way is to introduce yourself at the Tuesday Open House listed above.

The only thing that is required for membership is enthusiasm. It is easy to become overwhelmed by the space and all of the projects going on your first time there, but one of our goals is education and we'll teach you whatever you'd like to know. Don't wait for a class on it either - find a subject matter expert (SME) in the area that your interested in and they'll help you get started.

If we don't have a class/event/project/area that you'd like to see, just rally people to get it. If you can keep people excited about something, they'll help you build whatever you're looking for. The more that our members do this, the stronger Freeside becomes and the more resources you'll have at your disposal.

== How much are dues? ==

Our current regular membership rate is $80/mo, which comes with a bunch of [[Benefits| benefits]]. A discount membership rate is $40/mo, and is available to those who qualify (including students) through the [[Policy_StarvingHackerProgram| Starving Hacker Program]].

Other discounts are available, just ask our [mailto:treasurer@freesideatlanta.org Treasurer].

== Do you offer day passes or short-term membership? ==

We do not offer day passes or short-term membership.

The issue with short-term membership is that our community is kept strong by creating a high trust environment. Over time, people that have weak ties to our community and little investment in the continued success of the space may not take care of the basics, like keeping the space clean and putting away tools after working on a project.

If a person is not interested in making a moderate commitment to Freeside membership, then we encourage them to continue to attend our open houses, other public events, or to get involved in one of our community projects, all free of charge.

== Are my donations tax-deductible? ==

You may elect to have a receipt issued for your donation, to claim as tax-deductible. See the [[Donations| donations]] page for more information about what we accept and how we assess value.

Our [[Wishlist]] is a good place to see what we need!

== Is Freeside an independent 501(c)3 charity organization? ==

Yes! Retroactive to MAY-2012, we have approval as an independent 501(c)3 charity organization. Contact the [[Officers| Treasurer]] for more information or if you have any questions.

== How do I get less email from the mailing lists? ==

We use Google Groups to manage our mailing lists, so you can go to the [http://groups.google.com Google Groups page] and manage your email settings there, for the groups you are a part of. If you select the '''Abridged''' option then you'll get a daily email. The '''Digest''' option sends you an email every 25 emails to the list.

== Why 'Freeside'? ==

{{quote|
<p>Home.</p>
<p>Home was BAMA, the Sprawl, the Boston-Atlanta Metropolitan Axis.</p>
<p>Program a map to display frequency of data exchange, every thousand megabytes a single pixel on a very large screen. Manhattan and Atlanta burn solid white. Then they start to pulse, the rate of traffic threatening to overload your simulation. Your map is about to go nova. Cool it down. Up your scale. Each pixel a million megabytes. At a hundred million megabytes per second, you begin to make out certain blocks in midtown Manhattan, outlines of hundred-year-old industrial parks ringing the old core of Atlanta...</p>
}}

<p style="text-align: right">[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuromancer Neuromancer] by William Gibson</p>

User:Emptyset

2014-08-26T13:39:01Z

Emptyset: /* Hacker Resume */

== Alan Fay ==
[[File:Sassy-cat.jpg|thumbnail|right|I exist in a dream in the mind of this cat]]

* Freeside [[Board_of_Directors |Director]]
* Freeside [mailto:treasurer@freesideatlanta.org?Subject=wiki-hello Treasurer]
* Creator of hapaxes legomena
* A series of unfortunate four-dimensional events

== Hacker Interests ==

* Hackerspaces
* Open Source Software and Hardware
* Computer Networks
* Crypto-anarchism

== Hacker Resume ==
[[File:Badge-Laser.gif|frameless|right|Laser Cutter Operator]]

* [[Vuvuzela]], open source access control
* [[QRatitude]], open source QR code based inventory system
* [https://github.com/freesideatlanta/deaddrop Dead Drop], secure offline file exchange
* [http://github.com/freesideatlanta Other Projects] on Freeside's Github page
* Freeside [http://wiki.freesideatlanta.org/fs/Our_Space#Zones Zones]
* Creator of several Freeside [[Taglines]]
* [[Laser_Cutter|Laser Cutter]] Operator
* [[Salaryman]]
* [[JAM]]

== Contact Info ==

<div style="float:right;border:solid #FFB3B3 1px;margin:1px">
{| cellspacing="0" style="width:238px;background:#FFEEEE"
| style="width:45px;height:45px;background:#FF8888;text-align:center;font-size:14pt" | '''[[Officers|FSO]]'''
| style="font-size:8pt;padding:4pt;line-height:1.25em" |This user is an [[Officers|Officer]] of [[Freeside Atlanta]], fulfilling the role of [[Treasurer]].
|}</div>

* Blog: [http://faysoftware.com Fay Software]
* Resume: [http://careers.stackoverflow.com/emptyset StackOverflow Careers CV]
* [http://pgp.mit.edu:11371/pks/lookup?search=emptyset%40freesideatlanta.org&op=index PGP Key]
* [mailto:emptyset@freesideatlanta.org?Subject=wiki-hello Email me]!
* Bitcoin: 1HjqnXrjKQ4zSdcpXMiTNfQ9cyNKt4eBn7

[[Category: Freeside Officers]]

User:Emptyset

2014-08-26T13:38:14Z

Emptyset: /* Contact Info */

== Alan Fay ==
[[File:Sassy-cat.jpg|thumbnail|right|I exist in a dream in the mind of this cat]]

* Freeside [[Board_of_Directors |Director]]
* Freeside [mailto:treasurer@freesideatlanta.org?Subject=wiki-hello Treasurer]
* Creator of hapaxes legomena
* A series of unfortunate four-dimensional events

== Hacker Interests ==

* Hackerspaces
* Open Source Software and Hardware
* Computer Networks
* Crypto-anarchism

== Hacker Resume ==
[[File:Badge-Laser.gif|frameless|right|Laser Cutter Operator]]

* [[Vuvuzela]], open source access control
* [[QRatitude]], open source QR code based inventory system
* [https://github.com/freesideatlanta/deaddrop Dead Drop], secure offline file exchange
* [http://github.com/freesideatlanta Other Projects] on Freeside's Github page
* Freeside [http://wiki.freesideatlanta.org/fs/Our_Space#Zones Zones]
* Creator of several Freeside [[Taglines]]
* [[Laser_Cutter|Laser Cutter]] Operator
* [[Salaryman]]

== Contact Info ==

<div style="float:right;border:solid #FFB3B3 1px;margin:1px">
{| cellspacing="0" style="width:238px;background:#FFEEEE"
| style="width:45px;height:45px;background:#FF8888;text-align:center;font-size:14pt" | '''[[Officers|FSO]]'''
| style="font-size:8pt;padding:4pt;line-height:1.25em" |This user is an [[Officers|Officer]] of [[Freeside Atlanta]], fulfilling the role of [[Treasurer]].
|}</div>

* Blog: [http://faysoftware.com Fay Software]
* Resume: [http://careers.stackoverflow.com/emptyset StackOverflow Careers CV]
* [http://pgp.mit.edu:11371/pks/lookup?search=emptyset%40freesideatlanta.org&op=index PGP Key]
* [mailto:emptyset@freesideatlanta.org?Subject=wiki-hello Email me]!
* Bitcoin: 1HjqnXrjKQ4zSdcpXMiTNfQ9cyNKt4eBn7

[[Category: Freeside Officers]]

JAM

2014-08-24T20:54:35Z

Emptyset:

The JAM is a machine that distributes art. This project was fully funded by the [http://alchemyburn.com Alchemy] community. We are on track to collect somewhere between 200-300 pieces of art to distribute, including works by Catlanta and Evereman.

The JAM explores two of the 10 core Burning Man principles: Decommodification and Gifting. We express Gifting by distributing art through the machine. Gifting trees are a familiar sight at Burns, but suffer from accumulating trash or trinkets. By gifting art (a gift in itself) we create a sort of on-demand gifting tree. We express Decommodification by not allowing the JAM to accept money. Instead, art is distributed by the machine on a timer. The machine lights up, and you push a button to receive art.

<gallery widths=200px heights=200px>
File:JAM.1.jpg|Completed, welded frames
File:JAM.2.jpg|Brian welding the frames together
File:JAM.3.jpg|The frame of the entire structure
File:JAM.4.jpg|Brian and Don cutting some of the panels to size
File:JAM.5.jpg|Prototype of the carousel
File:JAM.6.jpg|Kevin and Edward completing the prototype
File:JAM.7.jpg|Mark and Edward discussing the carousel
File:JAM.8.jpg|Brian and Alan discuss panel assembly
File:JAM.9.jpg|Completed carousel prototype, ready for testing
File:JAM.10.jpeg|Detailed plans for carousel
File:JAM.11.jpeg|Carousel plans, top view
File:JAM.12.jpeg|Plans for floor where carousel rests
</gallery>

JAM

2014-08-24T20:54:20Z

Emptyset:

The JAM is a machine that distributes art. This project was fully funded by the [http://alchemyburn.com Alchemy] community. We are on track to collect somewhere between 200-300 pieces of art to distribute, including works by Catlanta and Evereman.

The JAM explores two of the 10 core Burning Man principles: Decommodification and Gifting. We express Gifting by distributing art through the machine. Gifting trees are a familiar sight at Burns, but suffer from accumulating trash or trinkets. By gifting art (a gift in itself) we create a sort of on-demand gifting tree. We express Decommodification by not allowing the JAM to accept money. Instead, art is distributed by the machine on a timer. The machine lights up, and you push a button to receive art.

<gallery widths=200px heights=200px>
File:JAM.1.jpg|Completed, welded frames
File:JAM.2.jpg|Brian welding the frames together
File:JAM.3.jpg|The frame of the entire structure
File:JAM.4.jpg|Brian and Don cutting some of the panels to size
File:JAM.5.jpg|Prototype of the carousel
File:JAM.6.jpg|Kevin and Edward completing the prototype
File:JAM.7.jpg|Mark and Edward discussing the carousel
File:JAM.8.jpg|Brian and Alan discuss panel assembly
FFile:JAM.9.jpeg|Completed carousel prototype, ready for testing
File:JAM.10.jpeg|Detailed plans for carousel
File:JAM.11.jpeg|Carousel plans, top view
File:JAM.12.jpeg|Plans for floor where carousel rests
</gallery>

JAM

2014-08-24T16:49:05Z

Emptyset:

The JAM is a machine that distributes art. This project was fully funded by the [http://alchemyburn.com Alchemy] community. We are on track to collect somewhere between 200-300 pieces of art to distribute, including works by Catlanta and Evereman.

The JAM explores two of the 10 core Burning Man principles: Decommodification and Gifting. We express Gifting by distributing art through the machine. Gifting trees are a familiar sight at Burns, but suffer from accumulating trash or trinkets. By gifting art (a gift in itself) we create a sort of on-demand gifting tree. We express Decommodification by not allowing the JAM to accept money. Instead, art is distributed by the machine on a timer. The machine lights up, and you push a button to receive art.

<gallery widths=200px heights=200px>
File:JAM.1.jpg|The JAM
File:JAM.2.jpg|The JAM 2
File:JAM.3.jpg|The JAM
File:JAM.4.jpg|The JAM 2
File:JAM.5.jpg|The JAM
File:JAM.6.jpg|The JAM 2
File:JAM.7.jpg|The JAM
File:JAM.8.jpg|The JAM 2
File:JAM.7.jpg|The JAM
File:JAM.8.jpg|The JAM 2
File:JAM.9.jpg|The JAM
File:JAM.10.jpeg|The JAM 2
File:JAM.11.jpeg|The JAM
File:JAM.12.jpeg|The JAM 2
</gallery>

File:JAM.12.jpeg

2014-08-24T16:48:29Z

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File:JAM.11.jpeg

2014-08-24T16:48:13Z

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2014-08-24T16:47:17Z

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JAM

2014-08-24T16:46:45Z

Emptyset:

The JAM is a machine that distributes art. This project was fully funded by the [http://alchemyburn.com Alchemy] community. We are on track to collect somewhere between 200-300 pieces of art to distribute, including works by Catlanta and Evereman.

The JAM explores two of the 10 core Burning Man principles: Decommodification and Gifting. We express Gifting by distributing art through the machine. Gifting trees are a familiar sight at Burns, but suffer from accumulating trash or trinkets. By gifting art (a gift in itself) we create a sort of on-demand gifting tree. We express Decommodification by not allowing the JAM to accept money. Instead, art is distributed by the machine on a timer. The machine lights up, and you push a button to receive art.

<gallery widths=200px heights=200px>
File:JAM.1.jpg|The JAM
File:JAM.2.jpg|The JAM 2
File:JAM.3.jpg|The JAM
File:JAM.4.jpg|The JAM 2
File:JAM.5.jpg|The JAM
File:JAM.6.jpg|The JAM 2
File:JAM.7.jpg|The JAM
File:JAM.8.jpg|The JAM 2
File:JAM.7.jpg|The JAM
File:JAM.8.jpg|The JAM 2
File:JAM.9.jpg|The JAM
File:JAM.10.jpg|The JAM 2
File:JAM.11.jpg|The JAM
File:JAM.12.jpg|The JAM 2
</gallery>

File:JAM.8.jpg

2014-08-24T16:46:08Z

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File:JAM.7.jpg

2014-08-24T16:45:50Z

Emptyset:

JAM

2014-08-24T16:45:37Z

Emptyset:

The JAM is a machine that distributes art. This project was fully funded by the [http://alchemyburn.com Alchemy] community. We are on track to collect somewhere between 200-300 pieces of art to distribute, including works by Catlanta and Evereman.

The JAM explores two of the 10 core Burning Man principles: Decommodification and Gifting. We express Gifting by distributing art through the machine. Gifting trees are a familiar sight at Burns, but suffer from accumulating trash or trinkets. By gifting art (a gift in itself) we create a sort of on-demand gifting tree. We express Decommodification by not allowing the JAM to accept money. Instead, art is distributed by the machine on a timer. The machine lights up, and you push a button to receive art.

<gallery widths=200px heights=200px>
File:JAM.1.jpg|The JAM
File:JAM.2.jpg|The JAM 2
File:JAM.3.jpg|The JAM
File:JAM.4.jpg|The JAM 2
File:JAM.5.jpg|The JAM
File:JAM.6.jpg|The JAM 2
File:JAM.7.jpg|The JAM
File:JAM.8.jpg|The JAM 2
</gallery>

File:JAM.6.jpg

2014-08-24T16:44:00Z

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2014-08-24T16:43:16Z

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[[File:Justin Leggett poster.jpg|thumb|250px]]
Freeside Atlanta (est. 2009) is a 501(c)3 non-profit work space built entirely by volunteers. We are a community of makers, tinkerers, engineers, programmers, artists, teachers, and lunatics. As a community, we have built out our space with tools and equipment for electronics, 3D printing, woodworking, metalworking, art, design, classes, and events. Everything you see in [[Our Space|our space]] was donated or built by members.

Our members are engaged in amazing [[Projects|projects]] and love to [[Classes|share knowledge]]. We also develop and work with open source and free technology wherever possible, and try to release our creations under variants of the [https://creativecommons.org/licenses Creative Commons license].

You don't have to be a Freeside member to come to our events or take our classes. We encourage you to come out to the '''Tuesday night Open House''' that we have every other week at 7:30pm or to any of the other public [[Classes|classes]] or [[Events|events]] that we have on [http://www.meetup.com/Freeside-Atlanta Meetup]. Come check the place out and see if this is a community that you'd be interested in [[Joining|joining]]!

== Our Mission ==

Freeside Technology Spaces, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, strives to provide a space that inspires collaboration, creativity, teaching, and open projects for the Atlanta community.

== Our Space ==

We built our space into different areas to consolidate where we work on stuff in the space. You can check out the different areas of our space [[Our_Space | here]]. We are located at:

675 Metropolitan Parkway<br>
Suite 6066<br>
Atlanta, GA 30310

There are [[Detailed Directions|detailed directions]] to our space to help you find the place.

== Freeside by the Numbers ==

* 50 [[Members|members]] and [[Joining|growing]]!
* 1,200+ makers served in 2012
* 6,000 square feet
* 22 [[Our_Space|zones]] of awesomeness
* 1 cat puzzle

== Current Projects ==

Interesting [[Projects | projects]] going on at our space:
* A <$2000 [http://blog.freesideatlanta.org/2013/03/super-cheap-and-effective-off-road.html Off Road Wheelchair] art project
* A [http://blog.freesideatlanta.org/2012/04/draft-freesiders-hackers-collaborate-in.html published white paper] for an open collaboration to 3D print CT scans for pre-surgery planning
* An interactive [https://wiki.freesideatlanta.org/fs/Infinity_Portal Infinity Mirror Archway] art project for Alchemy
* [http://www.learntosolder.org/ LearnToSolder.org] - started by a member for last year's Atlanta Mini Maker Faire
* [https://wiki.freesideatlanta.org/fs/Gaze Gaze Tracking in Rookie and Veteran Surgeons] - Another medical collaboration examining how diagnosticians look at x-rays.
* [[Race_Car| Freeside's ChumpCar Race Car]] - Join the team and race to victory!
* The [[JAM]] (Joy's Art Machine): A machine that gifts art

== Upcoming Events ==

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CryptoParty

2014-08-21T20:09:39Z

Emptyset: /* Talks */

We're going to be throwing a CryptoParty every second Thursday from 7-11pm.
We have [[Detailed_Directions|detailed directions]] if you're unfamiliar with the space.
It's free! Just bring your laptop or other devices.

You don't have to [http://www.meetup.com/Freeside-Atlanta/events/125769632/ sign up] to come along - but if you do, it helps us prepare. Pseudonymous sign-ups are fine!

Drop in for a few minutes to ask a question or stay all evening and chat about privacy, security, and the interwebz.

== What is a CryptoParty? ==

It's a lot of things in a lot of places. For most, it's a practical workshop for anyone interested in keeping their digital lives private.

Bring your laptops, netbooks, tablets and phones - we'll help you learn how to secure them and your communications:

* full disk encryption for your computers and memory sticks;

* encrypted email, text messages, IM on all your devices;

* anonymous browsing and tracker-avoidance;

* censorship circumvention;

* password generation, databases and management;

* keysigning / extending the web-of-trust.

If you have knowledge and skills to contribute in these or related areas please come along and share them with us!

Plus:

* ad-hoc discussion of the laws that govern who can access your stuff and when; and, at some point in the evening,

* our regular round-up and discussion of some cryptography basics and the latest digital-rights news, opinions, and happenings.

Have more questions? Check out [https://www.cryptoparty.in/ cryptoparty.org]. And remember to party like it's 1984!
(tin foil hats not included)

== Code Examples ==
The demonstration where I pulled my own session keys to put them into the browser had a few commands associated with it. Here they are:
https://gist.github.com/eldondev/5980868

This is the script I used to modify the .ovpn files from [http://vpngate.net| VPNGate] so that the VPN settings could be easily imported into Ubuntu:
[https://gist.github.com/emptyset/5981276| extract.sh]

== Talks ==

* 2013-JUL-11 [[media:2013-JUL-11.VPN.pdf|Virtual Private Networks, Expounded Casually for the Novice Computer User]]
* 2013-AUG-07 [[media:2013-AUG-08.DeadDrop.pdf|Dead Drop, or how I learned to stop worrying and love encryption]]
* 2013-SEP-12 [[media:OnionPi.Presentation.pdf|Onion Pi, Turning a Raspberry Pi into a Tor Access Point]]
* 2013-OCT-10 [[media:SilkRoad.Presentation.pdf|The Silk Road OPSEC Fail, "Whoops!"]]
* 2014-MAR-13 [[media:Censorship.Presentation.pdf|$%#^&*, Censorship, a Concise Context]]
* 2014-MAY-15 [[media:Autonomy.Presentation.pdf|Autonomy, Another one of those "heady" presentations]]
* 2014-JUN-19 [[media:Stegonography-101.Presentation.pdf|Steganography 101, How to hide information, or "You'll never look at the Internet the same way ever again"]] [[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/13qKZOkVQvTH8tzgJYxOlhA5iCOah96n-cOqGngjdhEk/edit?usp=sharing Original]]
* 2014-AUG-21 [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1TmAcs_fZldhjnYxUD6faO_x9dXePfHx8rGCNdnntR70/edit?usp=sharing Protecting Sources: How to Use Technology to Keep Sources Confidential, Anonymous, and Secure]

== HOWTOs ==

* [[CryptoParty_HOWTO_GPG|HOWTO: GPG, Thunderbird, Engimail]]

== Links ==
* [http://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2013/07/privacy_protest.html Privacy Protests]
* [https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2010/09/field-guide-copyright-trolls EFF Field Guide to Copyright Trolls]
* [https://openwireless.org Open Wireless Initiative]
* [http://torrentfreak.com/which-vpn-providers-really-take-anonymity-seriously-111007 Review of VPN Providers]
* [http://www.vpntopten.com/security/what-is-a-dns-leak-and-how-it-affects-vpn-security DNS Leaks Explained]
* [http://learn.adafruit.com/onion-pi/overview Onion Pi Step-by-Step Instructions]
* [http://krebsonsecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/UlbrichtCriminalComplaint.pdf Silk Road Criminal Complaint]
* [http://grugq.github.io/blog/archives The Grugq Blog Archives]
* [http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=998565 I've Got Nothing To Hide and Other Misunderstandings of Privacy]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVhmxHmoXlk Drop It Like It’s Hot: Secure Sharing and Radical OpSec for Investigative Journalists]

== Online Tools ==
* [https://panopticlick.eff.org Panopticlick Test for Browser Uniqueness]
* [https://www.howsmyssl.com How's my TLS?]

== Browser Settings, Plugins ==
* [http://webdevelopmentaid.wordpress.com/2013/10/21/customize-privacy-settings-in-mozilla-firefox-part-1-aboutconfig Customize Privacy Settings in Mozilla Firefox, Part 1, about:config] - Some suggestions for modifying Firefox settings to minimize your digital footprint
* [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/adblock-edge/ AdBlock Edge]
* [https://www.eff.org/https-everywhere HTTPS Everywhere Browser Extension]
* [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/noscript/ NoScript]
* [https://disconnect.me/#disconnect Disconnect]
* [https://www.requestpolicy.com/ Request Policy]

CryptoParty

2014-08-21T20:07:55Z

Emptyset: /* Talks */

We're going to be throwing a CryptoParty every second Thursday from 7-11pm.
We have [[Detailed_Directions|detailed directions]] if you're unfamiliar with the space.
It's free! Just bring your laptop or other devices.

You don't have to [http://www.meetup.com/Freeside-Atlanta/events/125769632/ sign up] to come along - but if you do, it helps us prepare. Pseudonymous sign-ups are fine!

Drop in for a few minutes to ask a question or stay all evening and chat about privacy, security, and the interwebz.

== What is a CryptoParty? ==

It's a lot of things in a lot of places. For most, it's a practical workshop for anyone interested in keeping their digital lives private.

Bring your laptops, netbooks, tablets and phones - we'll help you learn how to secure them and your communications:

* full disk encryption for your computers and memory sticks;

* encrypted email, text messages, IM on all your devices;

* anonymous browsing and tracker-avoidance;

* censorship circumvention;

* password generation, databases and management;

* keysigning / extending the web-of-trust.

If you have knowledge and skills to contribute in these or related areas please come along and share them with us!

Plus:

* ad-hoc discussion of the laws that govern who can access your stuff and when; and, at some point in the evening,

* our regular round-up and discussion of some cryptography basics and the latest digital-rights news, opinions, and happenings.

Have more questions? Check out [https://www.cryptoparty.in/ cryptoparty.org]. And remember to party like it's 1984!
(tin foil hats not included)

== Code Examples ==
The demonstration where I pulled my own session keys to put them into the browser had a few commands associated with it. Here they are:
https://gist.github.com/eldondev/5980868

This is the script I used to modify the .ovpn files from [http://vpngate.net| VPNGate] so that the VPN settings could be easily imported into Ubuntu:
[https://gist.github.com/emptyset/5981276| extract.sh]

== Talks ==

* 2013-JUL-11 [[media:2013-JUL-11.VPN.pdf|Virtual Private Networks, Expounded Casually for the Novice Computer User]]
* 2013-AUG-07 [[media:2013-AUG-08.DeadDrop.pdf|Dead Drop, or how I learned to stop worrying and love encryption]]
* 2013-SEP-12 [[media:OnionPi.Presentation.pdf|Onion Pi, Turning a Raspberry Pi into a Tor Access Point]]
* 2013-OCT-10 [[media:SilkRoad.Presentation.pdf|The Silk Road OPSEC Fail, "Whoops!"]]
* 2014-MAR-13 [[media:Censorship.Presentation.pdf|$%#^&*, Censorship, a Concise Context]]
* 2014-MAY-15 [[media:Autonomy.Presentation.pdf|Autonomy, Another one of those "heady" presentations]]
* 2014-JUN-19 [[media:Stegonography-101.Presentation.pdf|Steganography 101, How to hide information, or "You'll never look at the Internet the same way ever again"]] [[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/13qKZOkVQvTH8tzgJYxOlhA5iCOah96n-cOqGngjdhEk/edit?usp=sharing Original]]
* 2014-AUG-21 [[media:Protecting-Sources.Presentation.pdf|Protecting Sources: How to Use Technology to Keep Sources Confidential, Anonymous, and Secure]]

== HOWTOs ==

* [[CryptoParty_HOWTO_GPG|HOWTO: GPG, Thunderbird, Engimail]]

== Links ==
* [http://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2013/07/privacy_protest.html Privacy Protests]
* [https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2010/09/field-guide-copyright-trolls EFF Field Guide to Copyright Trolls]
* [https://openwireless.org Open Wireless Initiative]
* [http://torrentfreak.com/which-vpn-providers-really-take-anonymity-seriously-111007 Review of VPN Providers]
* [http://www.vpntopten.com/security/what-is-a-dns-leak-and-how-it-affects-vpn-security DNS Leaks Explained]
* [http://learn.adafruit.com/onion-pi/overview Onion Pi Step-by-Step Instructions]
* [http://krebsonsecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/UlbrichtCriminalComplaint.pdf Silk Road Criminal Complaint]
* [http://grugq.github.io/blog/archives The Grugq Blog Archives]
* [http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=998565 I've Got Nothing To Hide and Other Misunderstandings of Privacy]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVhmxHmoXlk Drop It Like It’s Hot: Secure Sharing and Radical OpSec for Investigative Journalists]

== Online Tools ==
* [https://panopticlick.eff.org Panopticlick Test for Browser Uniqueness]
* [https://www.howsmyssl.com How's my TLS?]

== Browser Settings, Plugins ==
* [http://webdevelopmentaid.wordpress.com/2013/10/21/customize-privacy-settings-in-mozilla-firefox-part-1-aboutconfig Customize Privacy Settings in Mozilla Firefox, Part 1, about:config] - Some suggestions for modifying Firefox settings to minimize your digital footprint
* [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/adblock-edge/ AdBlock Edge]
* [https://www.eff.org/https-everywhere HTTPS Everywhere Browser Extension]
* [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/noscript/ NoScript]
* [https://disconnect.me/#disconnect Disconnect]
* [https://www.requestpolicy.com/ Request Policy]

CryptoParty

2014-08-21T20:07:39Z

Emptyset: /* Talks */

We're going to be throwing a CryptoParty every second Thursday from 7-11pm.
We have [[Detailed_Directions|detailed directions]] if you're unfamiliar with the space.
It's free! Just bring your laptop or other devices.

You don't have to [http://www.meetup.com/Freeside-Atlanta/events/125769632/ sign up] to come along - but if you do, it helps us prepare. Pseudonymous sign-ups are fine!

Drop in for a few minutes to ask a question or stay all evening and chat about privacy, security, and the interwebz.

== What is a CryptoParty? ==

It's a lot of things in a lot of places. For most, it's a practical workshop for anyone interested in keeping their digital lives private.

Bring your laptops, netbooks, tablets and phones - we'll help you learn how to secure them and your communications:

* full disk encryption for your computers and memory sticks;

* encrypted email, text messages, IM on all your devices;

* anonymous browsing and tracker-avoidance;

* censorship circumvention;

* password generation, databases and management;

* keysigning / extending the web-of-trust.

If you have knowledge and skills to contribute in these or related areas please come along and share them with us!

Plus:

* ad-hoc discussion of the laws that govern who can access your stuff and when; and, at some point in the evening,

* our regular round-up and discussion of some cryptography basics and the latest digital-rights news, opinions, and happenings.

Have more questions? Check out [https://www.cryptoparty.in/ cryptoparty.org]. And remember to party like it's 1984!
(tin foil hats not included)

== Code Examples ==
The demonstration where I pulled my own session keys to put them into the browser had a few commands associated with it. Here they are:
https://gist.github.com/eldondev/5980868

This is the script I used to modify the .ovpn files from [http://vpngate.net| VPNGate] so that the VPN settings could be easily imported into Ubuntu:
[https://gist.github.com/emptyset/5981276| extract.sh]

== Talks ==

* 2013-JUL-11 [[media:2013-JUL-11.VPN.pdf|Virtual Private Networks, Expounded Casually for the Novice Computer User]]
* 2013-AUG-07 [[media:2013-AUG-08.DeadDrop.pdf|Dead Drop, or how I learned to stop worrying and love encryption]]
* 2013-SEP-12 [[media:OnionPi.Presentation.pdf|Onion Pi, Turning a Raspberry Pi into a Tor Access Point]]
* 2013-OCT-10 [[media:SilkRoad.Presentation.pdf|The Silk Road OPSEC Fail, "Whoops!"]]
* 2014-MAR-13 [[media:Censorship.Presentation.pdf|$%#^&*, Censorship, a Concise Context]]
* 2014-MAY-15 [[media:Autonomy.Presentation.pdf|Autonomy, Another one of those "heady" presentations]]
* 2014-JUN-19 [[media:Stegonography-101.Presentation.pdf|Steganography 101, How to hide information, or "You'll never look at the Internet the same way ever again"]] [[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/13qKZOkVQvTH8tzgJYxOlhA5iCOah96n-cOqGngjdhEk/edit?usp=sharing Original]]
* 2014-AUG-20 [[media:Protecting-Sources.Presentation.pdf|Protecting Sources: How to Use Technology to Keep Sources Confidential, Anonymous, and Secure]]

== HOWTOs ==

* [[CryptoParty_HOWTO_GPG|HOWTO: GPG, Thunderbird, Engimail]]

== Links ==
* [http://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2013/07/privacy_protest.html Privacy Protests]
* [https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2010/09/field-guide-copyright-trolls EFF Field Guide to Copyright Trolls]
* [https://openwireless.org Open Wireless Initiative]
* [http://torrentfreak.com/which-vpn-providers-really-take-anonymity-seriously-111007 Review of VPN Providers]
* [http://www.vpntopten.com/security/what-is-a-dns-leak-and-how-it-affects-vpn-security DNS Leaks Explained]
* [http://learn.adafruit.com/onion-pi/overview Onion Pi Step-by-Step Instructions]
* [http://krebsonsecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/UlbrichtCriminalComplaint.pdf Silk Road Criminal Complaint]
* [http://grugq.github.io/blog/archives The Grugq Blog Archives]
* [http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=998565 I've Got Nothing To Hide and Other Misunderstandings of Privacy]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVhmxHmoXlk Drop It Like It’s Hot: Secure Sharing and Radical OpSec for Investigative Journalists]

== Online Tools ==
* [https://panopticlick.eff.org Panopticlick Test for Browser Uniqueness]
* [https://www.howsmyssl.com How's my TLS?]

== Browser Settings, Plugins ==
* [http://webdevelopmentaid.wordpress.com/2013/10/21/customize-privacy-settings-in-mozilla-firefox-part-1-aboutconfig Customize Privacy Settings in Mozilla Firefox, Part 1, about:config] - Some suggestions for modifying Firefox settings to minimize your digital footprint
* [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/adblock-edge/ AdBlock Edge]
* [https://www.eff.org/https-everywhere HTTPS Everywhere Browser Extension]
* [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/noscript/ NoScript]
* [https://disconnect.me/#disconnect Disconnect]
* [https://www.requestpolicy.com/ Request Policy]

CryptoParty

2014-08-21T19:07:25Z

Emptyset: /* Links */

We're going to be throwing a CryptoParty every second Thursday from 7-11pm.
We have [[Detailed_Directions|detailed directions]] if you're unfamiliar with the space.
It's free! Just bring your laptop or other devices.

You don't have to [http://www.meetup.com/Freeside-Atlanta/events/125769632/ sign up] to come along - but if you do, it helps us prepare. Pseudonymous sign-ups are fine!

Drop in for a few minutes to ask a question or stay all evening and chat about privacy, security, and the interwebz.

== What is a CryptoParty? ==

It's a lot of things in a lot of places. For most, it's a practical workshop for anyone interested in keeping their digital lives private.

Bring your laptops, netbooks, tablets and phones - we'll help you learn how to secure them and your communications:

* full disk encryption for your computers and memory sticks;

* encrypted email, text messages, IM on all your devices;

* anonymous browsing and tracker-avoidance;

* censorship circumvention;

* password generation, databases and management;

* keysigning / extending the web-of-trust.

If you have knowledge and skills to contribute in these or related areas please come along and share them with us!

Plus:

* ad-hoc discussion of the laws that govern who can access your stuff and when; and, at some point in the evening,

* our regular round-up and discussion of some cryptography basics and the latest digital-rights news, opinions, and happenings.

Have more questions? Check out [https://www.cryptoparty.in/ cryptoparty.org]. And remember to party like it's 1984!
(tin foil hats not included)

== Code Examples ==
The demonstration where I pulled my own session keys to put them into the browser had a few commands associated with it. Here they are:
https://gist.github.com/eldondev/5980868

This is the script I used to modify the .ovpn files from [http://vpngate.net| VPNGate] so that the VPN settings could be easily imported into Ubuntu:
[https://gist.github.com/emptyset/5981276| extract.sh]

== Talks ==

* 2013-JUL-11 [[media:2013-JUL-11.VPN.pdf|Virtual Private Networks, Expounded Casually for the Novice Computer User]]
* 2013-AUG-07 [[media:2013-AUG-08.DeadDrop.pdf|Dead Drop, or how I learned to stop worrying and love encryption]]
* 2013-SEP-12 [[media:OnionPi.Presentation.pdf|Onion Pi, Turning a Raspberry Pi into a Tor Access Point]]
* 2013-OCT-10 [[media:SilkRoad.Presentation.pdf|The Silk Road OPSEC Fail, "Whoops!"]]
* 2014-MAR-13 [[media:Censorship.Presentation.pdf|$%#^&*, Censorship, a Concise Context]]
* 2014-MAY-15 [[media:Autonomy.Presentation.pdf|Autonomy, Another one of those "heady" presentations]]
* 2014-JUN-19 [[media:Stegonography-101.Presentation.pdf|Steganography 101, How to hide information, or "You'll never look at the Internet the same way ever again"]] [[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/13qKZOkVQvTH8tzgJYxOlhA5iCOah96n-cOqGngjdhEk/edit?usp=sharing Original]]

== HOWTOs ==

* [[CryptoParty_HOWTO_GPG|HOWTO: GPG, Thunderbird, Engimail]]

== Links ==
* [http://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2013/07/privacy_protest.html Privacy Protests]
* [https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2010/09/field-guide-copyright-trolls EFF Field Guide to Copyright Trolls]
* [https://openwireless.org Open Wireless Initiative]
* [http://torrentfreak.com/which-vpn-providers-really-take-anonymity-seriously-111007 Review of VPN Providers]
* [http://www.vpntopten.com/security/what-is-a-dns-leak-and-how-it-affects-vpn-security DNS Leaks Explained]
* [http://learn.adafruit.com/onion-pi/overview Onion Pi Step-by-Step Instructions]
* [http://krebsonsecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/UlbrichtCriminalComplaint.pdf Silk Road Criminal Complaint]
* [http://grugq.github.io/blog/archives The Grugq Blog Archives]
* [http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=998565 I've Got Nothing To Hide and Other Misunderstandings of Privacy]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVhmxHmoXlk Drop It Like It’s Hot: Secure Sharing and Radical OpSec for Investigative Journalists]

== Online Tools ==
* [https://panopticlick.eff.org Panopticlick Test for Browser Uniqueness]
* [https://www.howsmyssl.com How's my TLS?]

== Browser Settings, Plugins ==
* [http://webdevelopmentaid.wordpress.com/2013/10/21/customize-privacy-settings-in-mozilla-firefox-part-1-aboutconfig Customize Privacy Settings in Mozilla Firefox, Part 1, about:config] - Some suggestions for modifying Firefox settings to minimize your digital footprint
* [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/adblock-edge/ AdBlock Edge]
* [https://www.eff.org/https-everywhere HTTPS Everywhere Browser Extension]
* [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/noscript/ NoScript]
* [https://disconnect.me/#disconnect Disconnect]
* [https://www.requestpolicy.com/ Request Policy]

FAQ

2014-08-20T15:22:52Z

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== What is a Hackerspace? ==

One way to explain a hackerspace is to say it is a collaborative work environment. However, hackerspaces are also extremely varied spaces in terms of organization, mission, culture, scope, and size. There are small workshops where a few good friends get together to drink homebrew beer and hack on custom-designed 3D printers. There are sprawling spaces hundreds-strong, a small village barter economy - with ideas and imagination as currency.

One aspect that is almost completely unique to hackerspaces is environment hacking: new furniture, storage space, workstations, lighting, and rooms. Most people are conditioned by having to grow up, learn, live and work in environments that have been created for them from the top down. Freeside completely inverts this social construct, and instead empowers its members to create their own environment, grassroots style.

It's interesting to note that many libraries are building hackerspaces. As books (and knowledge) ever march digital, what function and role does a library play in society? The library, as the institution we know today, is sure to vanish. The Hackerspace is the sole heir to its the social responsibility and function, to the ongoing development of skills, and as a curator and index of knowledge.

It's a place for tinkerers and hobbyists to talk shop and compare notes. It's an unbounded blank canvas for creation, where ideas can be put to the test, things set on fire, and the stuff of legends cast in the forge of blood, sweat, and tears. Or just tablespace to work on your soldering skills. It's really up to you, as a participant, to create and define what the space ultimately becomes.

Will it be a mere reflection of yourself? A composite, stained-glass mural of its member ids and egos? Or does it emerge into its own strange and magnificent creature?

[[The_Hackerspace_Manifesto| The Hackerspace Manifesto]] embodies Freeside values.

These sites give a great introduction to hackerspaces and the growing maker movement:

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hackerspace Wikipedia's Hackerspace Article]
* [http://hackerspaces.org/wiki Hackerspaces.org Site]
* [http://www.reddit.com/r/hackerspaces Hackerspaces Subreddit]
* [http://earth.hackerspaces.org Earth is the Hackerspaces Planet]
* [http://hackerspaces.soup.io Hackerspaces Soup]
* [http://makezine.com Make Magazine]
* [http://makerfaire.com Maker Faire]
* [http://www.raincoast.com/blog/details/guest-post-cory-doctorow-for-freedom-to-read-week Libraries, Hackspaces and E-waste: how libraries can be the hub of a young maker revolution], by Cory Doctorow

This [https://www.google.com/reader/bundle/user%2F07539601174555443126%2Fbundle%2FHackerspaces bundle of RSS feeds] is a collection of Maker/Hackerspaces.

Makerspace members both create and contribute to community projects. Project may involve as few as a couple of participants at a local makerspace, to many thousands of contributors across the internet. Some examples of projects that inspire makerspaces include:

* [http://opensourceecology.org Open Source Ecology]
* [https://code.google.com/p/arducopter ArduCopter]
* [http://www.raspberrypi.org RaspberryPi]
* [http://www.reprap.org/wiki/Main_Page Rep Rap]

Here's a few other collected thoughts from the web about making and hacking, the stuff of real, meaningful, important and relevant work:

* [http://www.paulgraham.com/gba.html The Word "Hacker"] by Paul Graham
* [http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122178211966454607.html Life and Work] by David Foster Wallace
* [http://www.aaronsw.com/weblog/legacy Legacy] by Aaron Swartz
* [http://web.mit.edu/jmorzins/www/C-H-speech.html Some Thoughts on the Real World by One Who Glimpsed It and Fled] by Bill Watterson
* [http://project.cyberpunk.ru/idb/hacker_ethics.html The Hacker's Ethics]
* [http://www2.fiu.edu/~mizrachs/hackethic.html Old and New Hacker Ethics] by Steven Mizrach
* [http://www.catb.org/jargon/html/H/hacker-ethic.html hacker ethic], Jargon File entry

== What is Freeside, exactly? ==

Freeside is a non-profit hackerspace and community, pending independent 501c3 status. It's exclusively run its members and volunteers. Our mission is to promote personal development, continuing education, and scientific research.

== How do I get to Freeside? ==

675 Metropolitan Parkway<br>
Suite 6066<br>
Atlanta, GA 30310

We've put together detailed [[Detailed_Directions| directions]], as well as video.

== What is the gate code? ==

Use our handy email autoresponder: [mailto:no-reply@freesideatlanta.org?Subject=gatecode no-reply@freesideatlanta.org?Subject=gatecode]

== Where should I park my car so it doesn't get towed? ==

Park in the green areas shown below (with instructions by clicking on each area). You may park in the yellow area near our front entrance, '''as long as you are not blocking any garage doors''' and respect an individual unit's "No Parking" signs. Do not park in the red areas, or your vehicle will be at risk of getting towed.

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== Can I show up to visit the space at any time to check it out? ==

Likely not, especially if you were not expected, and/or nobody knows who you are. Freeside is a pretty chill environment, but a lot of members come to work on projects with minimal interruptions. Some members might be uncomfortable to allow strangers into Freeside, or are unable or unwilling to bear the responsibility of hosting a guest.

Also, if you arrive at our space and call our VOIP/Voicemail number, you may be disappointed to learn that the number is not currently connected to any physical telephone at the space, and that we rarely check the messages.

Instead, before stopping by randomly, join our [https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!forum/freesideatlanta public mailing list] and ask ahead to make arrangements to visit.

== What kind of services do you offer? ==

Freeside is not a for-profit business, so we do not have products or services for sale. Our customer support is terrible, anyway.

Freeside does not provide on-demanding 3D printing, materials or machine time for construction of prototypes, or consulting for patent applications, engineering, or software. We will gladly refer you to businesses that specialize in these matters.

Freeside does not rent storage space or work space to individuals.

== What are your hours? ==

Right now, we don't keep regular hours, but somebody is usually around during the day. Join our [https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!forum/freesideatlanta public mailing list] and ask ahead to make arrangements to visit - our members are more than willing to show off the space and its projects!

Freeside is open 24/7 to members.

== What is the best time to stop by and see it for myself? ==

We have an open house every other week, traditionally on Tuesday night around 7p or thereabouts. At our open house, you're welcome to just browse around and see what members are working on. You're free to ask to join the fun! The open house has more of a social feel, but feel free to break away if you find something interesting to work on.

If enough people gather in a cluster, the cluster may be led around.

Saturdays are also a good bet - it's an unofficial work day for our [[Officers| officers]] to improve Freeside and its infrastructure.

We also have events and classes (just about) all the time. Check out and join our [http://www.meetup.com/Freeside-Atlanta Meetup group] for the schedule and to RSVP.

== How can I get more involved? ==

Freeside is a member-supported nonprofit organization. We're always looking for active new members, donors, and supporters. There are a ton of ways to get started. One way is to bring us something from our [[Wishlist]]! Probably the best way is to introduce yourself at the Tuesday Open House listed above.

The only thing that is required for membership is enthusiasm. It is easy to become overwhelmed by the space and all of the projects going on your first time there, but one of our goals is education and we'll teach you whatever you'd like to know. Don't wait for a class on it either - find a subject matter expert (SME) in the area that your interested in and they'll help you get started.

If we don't have a class/event/project/area that you'd like to see, just rally people to get it. If you can keep people excited about something, they'll help you build whatever you're looking for. The more that our members do this, the stronger Freeside becomes and the more resources you'll have at your disposal.

== How much are dues? ==

Our current regular membership rate is $80/mo, which comes with a bunch of [[Benefits| benefits]]. A discount membership rate is $40/mo, and is available to those who qualify (including students) through the [[Policy_StarvingHackerProgram| Starving Hacker Program]].

Other discounts are available, just ask our [mailto:treasurer@freesideatlanta.org Treasurer].

== Do you offer day passes or short-term membership? ==

We do not offer day passes or short-term membership.

The issue with short-term membership is that our community is kept strong by creating a high trust environment. Over time, people that have weak ties to our community and little investment in the continued success of the space may not take care of the basics, like keeping the space clean and putting away tools after working on a project.

If a person is not interested in making a moderate commitment to Freeside membership, then we encourage them to continue to attend our open houses, other public events, or to get involved in one of our community projects, all free of charge.

== Are my donations tax-deductible? ==

You may elect to have a receipt issued for your donation, to claim as tax-deductible. See the [[Donations| donations]] page for more information about what we accept and how we assess value.

Our [[Wishlist]] is a good place to see what we need!

== Is Freeside an independent 501(c)3 charity organization? ==

Yes! Retroactive to MAY-2012, we have approval as an independent 501(c)3 charity organization. Contact the [[Officers| Treasurer]] for more information or if you have any questions.

== How do I get less email from the mailing lists? ==

We use Google Groups to manage our mailing lists, so you can go to the [http://groups.google.com Google Groups page] and manage your email settings there, for the groups you are a part of. If you select the '''Abridged''' option then you'll get a daily email. The '''Digest''' option sends you an email every 25 emails to the list.

== Why 'Freeside'? ==

{{quote|
<p>Home.</p>
<p>Home was BAMA, the Sprawl, the Boston-Atlanta Metropolitan Axis.</p>
<p>Program a map to display frequency of data exchange, every thousand megabytes a single pixel on a very large screen. Manhattan and Atlanta burn solid white. Then they start to pulse, the rate of traffic threatening to overload your simulation. Your map is about to go nova. Cool it down. Up your scale. Each pixel a million megabytes. At a hundred million megabytes per second, you begin to make out certain blocks in midtown Manhattan, outlines of hundred-year-old industrial parks ringing the old core of Atlanta...</p>
}}

<p style="text-align: right">[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuromancer Neuromancer] by William Gibson</p>

Donations

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Retroactive to MAY-2012, Freeside is an independent 501(c)3 non-profit. Approved donations are tax-deductible - please refer to our [[Policy_Donations|donations policy]] to understand how we process and accept donations. Please contact the [[Officers| Treasurer]] for more details, and to obtain a receipt.

Anyone can contribute time and energy towards Freeside and its projects, but such contributions cannot be claimed as donations for tax purposes.

Membership dues are not tax-deductible.

== Equipment, Materials, and Goods ==

The next best way to help us out is by helping us procure items on our [[Wishlist]], especially if you're not sure what to get us.

Certain equipment or materials are never accepted as donations in any circumstances, such that they may be explicitly communicated to all Freeside members and visitors. This list will be maintained by Freeside operations, and is not considered to be exclusive. Some restricted items are listed below.

In general and notwithstanding forbidden materials, small value donations (under $250) may be donated with simple notification to the [mailto:sr-committee@freesideatlanta.org Safety and Risk] (SR) team, and claims and issuance of a receipt are at the sole discretion of the donor.

Donors with large value donations (over $250) must contact the [mailto:sr-committee@freesideatlanta.org SR team] for approval. A receipt will be issued to the donor. If the donor wishes to remain anonymous, the donation record will be changed to make the donor anonymous, after issuance of the receipt.

If a receipt is issued for the donor, the fair market value shall be the average of a search for a minimum of three similar items, and the search shall be kept on record and noted on the receipt issued. For most donations, this method or similar valuation should suffice. For larger value donations (over $1000) and where it may be difficult to locate comparables, a signed affidavit of an appraiser must be presented in lieu of fair market value search, and be kept on record.

Separately, the donation of large equipment or materials (in terms of dimensions, volume) where placement is a concern and may interfere with Freeside operations or projects requires the pre-approval of the [mailto:sr-committee@freesideatlanta.org SR team].

Certain equipment or materials must always be pre-approved by the [mailto:sr-committee@freesideatlanta.org SR team], such that these items may be explicitly communicated to all Freeside members and visitors. This list will be maintained by Freeside operations, and is not considered to be exclusive.

If a member drops off or facilitates a visitor to drop off unapproved equipment or materials, the member shall be tasked with its removal from the space, and may be subject to removal costs or fines at the discretion of the SR team.

== Restricted Items ==

=== Forbidden Items ===

* Stand-alone CRT displays are strictly forbidden, such as TVs and non-LCD computer monitors.
* Animal carcasses are strictly forbidden, even if hidden in sealed buckets. Professionally rendered taxidermy or taxiderpy, treated hides, antlers, bones, and other non-decomposing by-products are exempt from this restriction.

=== Approval Required ===

While you may be allowed to '''bring''' some of these items to Freeside, approval is required to '''donate''' to, or leave the following at Freeside:

* Gasoline
* Furniture
* Paint and Chemicals
* Propane and other pressurized tanks and bottles
* Batteries larger than D cells
* Medical equipment
* Food and alcohol
* Non-functioning equipment

Donations

2014-08-12T17:00:57Z

Emptyset: /* Forbidden Items */

Retroactive to MAY-2012, Freeside is an independent 501(c)3 non-profit. Approved donations are tax-deductible - please refer to our [[Policy_Donations|donations policy]] to understand how we process and accept donations. Please contact the [[Officers| Treasurer]] for more details, and to obtain a receipt.

Anyone can contribute time and energy towards Freeside and its projects, but such contributions cannot be claimed as donations for tax purposes.

Membership dues are not tax-deductible.

== Equipment, Materials, and Goods ==

The next best way to help us out is by helping us procure items on our [[Wishlist]], especially if you're not sure what to get us.

Certain equipment or materials are never accepted as donations in any circumstances, such that they may be explicitly communicated to all Freeside members and visitors. This list will be maintained by Freeside operations, and is not considered to be exclusive. Some restricted items are listed below.

In general and notwithstanding forbidden materials, small value donations (under $250) may be donated with simple notification to the [mailto:sr-committee@freesideatlanta.org Safety and Risk] (SR) team, and claims and issuance of a receipt are at the sole discretion of the donor.

Donors with large value donations (over $250) must contact the [mailto:sr-committee@freesideatlanta.org SR team] for approval. A receipt will be issued to the donor. If the donor wishes to remain anonymous, the donation record will be changed to make the donor anonymous, after issuance of the receipt.

If a receipt is issued for the donor, the fair market value shall be the average of a search for a minimum of three similar items, and the search shall be kept on record and noted on the receipt issued. For most donations, this method or similar valuation should suffice. For larger value donations (over $1000) and where it may be difficult to locate comparables, a signed affidavit of an appraiser must be presented in lieu of fair market value search, and be kept on record.

Separately, the donation of large equipment or materials (in terms of dimensions, volume) where placement is a concern and may interfere with Freeside operations or projects requires the pre-approval of the [mailto:sr-committee@freesideatlanta.org SR team].

Certain equipment or materials must always be pre-approved by the [mailto:sr-committee@freesideatlanta.org SR team], such that these items may be explicitly communicated to all Freeside members and visitors. This list will be maintained by Freeside operations, and is not considered to be exclusive.

If a member drops off or facilitates a visitor to drop off unapproved equipment or materials, the member shall be tasked with its removal from the space, and may be subject to removal costs or fines at the discretion of the SR team.

== Restricted Items ==

=== Forbidden Items ===

* Stand-alone CRT displays are strictly forbidden, such as TVs and non-LCD computer monitors.
* Animal carcasses are strictly forbidden, even if hidden in sealed buckets. Professionally rendered taxidermy or taxiderpy, treated hides, etc. are exempt.

=== Approval Required ===

While you may be allowed to '''bring''' some of these items to Freeside, approval is required to '''donate''' to, or leave the following at Freeside:

* Gasoline
* Furniture
* Paint and Chemicals
* Propane and other pressurized tanks and bottles
* Batteries larger than D cells
* Medical equipment
* Food and alcohol
* Non-functioning equipment

Hexacopter

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[[file:hexacopter.jpeg|thumb|300px]]

= Zone =
[[Equipment]] \ [[Electronics]]

= About =
What is this equipment used for. Brief description.

= Owner(s) =
* Freeside

= Hackability =
Do Not Hack! If you're interested in making improvements, coordinate on the public or member mailing list.

== Permissions ==
Rules and expectations for use of this piece of equipment. Example: <br />
For general use by members after they have completed an appropriate training course. Treat this equipment as if it were your own cleaning items off of the top of the machine and around its table after usage.

== Restrictions ==
Things the equipment shouldn't be used for, limitations, etc (Don't grind aluminum or brass, etc)<br />
* ??
* ??

== Caution ==
* Do not taunt Death-Bot
* ??

= Basic Instructions =
* Step 1
* Step 2

== Specifications and Detailed Instructions ==
[[File:Info.jpg|50px|link=]]URL to product page if it exists<br />
[[File:RTFM.PNG|50px|link=]]URL to product manuals<br />
[[File:Video.jpg|50px|link=]]Link to videos showing good examples of use

= Tips =
* ??
* ??

= Warnings =

* [[File:Entrapment.png|100px]] Entrapment Risk
* [[File:Flammable.png|100px]] Flammable Risk
* [[File:HighSpeedMovingParts.png|100px]] High Speed Moving Parts
* [[File:NonIoizingRadiation.png|100px]] Non-Ionizing Radiation (RF)
* [[File:Cutting.PNG|100px]] Cutting Risk
* [[File:Crush.png|100px]] Crush and Pinch Risk
* [[File:ElectricShock.PNG|100px]] Electric Shock Risk
* [[File:ElectricShock.PNG|100px]] High Voltage

== Safety ==

* [[File:Goggles.PNG|100px]] Eye Protection Required
* [[File:RTFM.PNG|100px]] Read the Fine Manual
* [[File:WashHands.PNG|100px]] Wash Hands Prior/After Use

[[category: Equipment]]
[[category: QR Code Needed]]

Hexacopter

2014-08-10T14:33:38Z

Emptyset:

[[hexacopter.jpeg|thumb|300px]]

= Zone =
[[Equipment]] \ [[Electronics]]

= About =
What is this equipment used for. Brief description.

= Owner(s) =
* Freeside

= Hackability =
Do Not Hack! If you're interested in making improvements, coordinate on the public or member mailing list.

== Permissions ==
Rules and expectations for use of this piece of equipment. Example: <br />
For general use by members after they have completed an appropriate training course. Treat this equipment as if it were your own cleaning items off of the top of the machine and around its table after usage.

== Restrictions ==
Things the equipment shouldn't be used for, limitations, etc (Don't grind aluminum or brass, etc)<br />
* ??
* ??

== Caution ==
* Do not taunt Death-Bot
* ??

= Basic Instructions =
* Step 1
* Step 2

== Specifications and Detailed Instructions ==
[[File:Info.jpg|50px|link=]]URL to product page if it exists<br />
[[File:RTFM.PNG|50px|link=]]URL to product manuals<br />
[[File:Video.jpg|50px|link=]]Link to videos showing good examples of use

= Tips =
* ??
* ??

= Warnings =

* [[File:Entrapment.png|100px]] Entrapment Risk
* [[File:Flammable.png|100px]] Flammable Risk
* [[File:HighSpeedMovingParts.png|100px]] High Speed Moving Parts
* [[File:NonIoizingRadiation.png|100px]] Non-Ionizing Radiation (RF)
* [[File:Cutting.PNG|100px]] Cutting Risk
* [[File:Crush.png|100px]] Crush and Pinch Risk
* [[File:ElectricShock.PNG|100px]] Electric Shock Risk
* [[File:ElectricShock.PNG|100px]] High Voltage

== Safety ==

* [[File:Goggles.PNG|100px]] Eye Protection Required
* [[File:RTFM.PNG|100px]] Read the Fine Manual
* [[File:WashHands.PNG|100px]] Wash Hands Prior/After Use

[[category: Equipment]]
[[category: QR Code Needed]]

File:Hexacopter.jpeg

2014-08-10T14:33:14Z

Emptyset: “What The Domain learned from the experience of this officer is that the “Old Empire” has been using Earth as a “prison planet” for a very long time — exactly how long is unknown — perhaps millions of years.” “…the very unusual com...

“What The Domain learned from the experience of this officer is that the “Old Empire” has been using Earth as a “prison planet” for a very long time — exactly how long is unknown — perhaps millions of years.”

“…the very unusual combination of “inmates” on Earth – criminals, perverts, artists, revolutionaries and geniuses – is the cause of a very restive and tumultuous environment. The purpose of the prison planet is to keep IS-BEs on Earth, forever. Promoting ignorance, superstition, and war between IS-BEs helps to keep the prison population crippled and trapped behind “the wall” of electronic force screens.”

“The intervention of The Domain Force on Earth has not been entirely successful due to the secret mind-control operation of the “Old Empire” that still continues to operate.”

“Most people will not believe any of it, I’m sure. It seems too incredible. No “reasonable” person would ever believe a word of it. However, it only seems “incredible” to an IS-BE whose memory has been erased and replaced with false information inside the electronically controlled illusion of a prison planet. We must not allow the apparent incredibility of our situation to prevent us from confronting the reality of it.

Frankly, “reasons” have nothing to do with reality. There are no reasons. Things are what they are. If we don’t face the facts of our situation, we’re going to stay under the thumb of the “Old Empire” forever! The biggest weapon the “Old Empire” has left now is our ignorance of what they are doing to all the IS-BEs on Earth. Disbelief and secrecy are the most effective weapons they have! ”