In Oslo I proposed to organize a hackathon the week after YAPC::EU. Subject: -QA
- tool: IDE, editors, _debugger_, CPAN::Mini::xxx (I believe most toolchain ppl are on the QA list) - your_idea_here I'd like to make it possible to have this one "on a shoestring" for those who have better ways to spend their money (like better hardware). What costs is transport, hotel and food. If things are as I plan: Transport: - the crossing to Sweden (train) is 30 Euros return, transport to Simrishamn is another 20 euros return (bus) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simrishamn Hotel: - I have some room in my summer house. 10-15 uncomplicated people can live there for a few days (There are two toilets and one shower). - for the rich and fortunate, hotel rooms are available 300m from the house but Simrishamn is crowded with tourist in that season so early booking is good. -a camping 2 KM away but we can put tents in the garden or better yet rent a big tent (6 * 4) Food: - restaurants costs 10-15 euros for lunch and much more evening time. pizzas etc .. are available during evening for around 10 euros. - cooking is the one thing I'm not too bad at. I'll cook if I get help. That will keep food cost low. Vegetarians will have to teach me (we could all eat vegetarian once just "to share") (there's a dishwasher so don't be frightened). If no cooking is involved, I can at least make pancakes. - since this is a private place, There are no "working hours"; hacking can go round the clock and is expected to. Other: - there will be a projector - no internet (right now) but I'll fix a gsm-modem that would limit the bandwidth but still usable (up to 200 KB/s) and everyone is carying a CPAN::Mini right? - web site, etc: a volontary please - what else do we need? Getting some money for the hackathon: -Sponsering is wished for. I'd like you to help me with this. The money could be used to pay transportation, buy beds and rent the mega tent or other activities. Dates: Saturday: Transportation from Danemark and free time in Sweden. I can find room for 4/5 persons in Lund (possibly more). It will be possible to directely got to simrishamn too (1 1/2 hour bus) where accomodation is possible. Sunday: transportation to Simrishamn, installation, start hacking Monday-Wednesday-Longer?: more hacking Weather permitting, a hacking session outdoors with ocean breeze in our faces. It would be great if someone could give a presentation every evening Rapid feedback please, Nadim.