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Ask YC: Where are the hacker hangouts in your city?

4 pointsby manvsmachineabout 17 years ago
Living in Atlanta, there are (presumably smart) college students just about everywhere. Not really sure where the hardcore tech / hacker crowd hangs out though, other than on campuses.

6 comments

NoBSWebDesignabout 17 years ago
In Ann Arbor, we have U of M. Mostly business students, but the hackers I know hang out in their offices (or home offices). If I had to pick a place where I'd be most likely to run into them, It'd be Zimmerman's Cafe.<p>Since 3 of the 5 people here are in Atlanta, I'll just go ahead and ask. Would you guys be interested in meeting for coffee or something the weekend of April 11-15? I'll be in Atlanta for a national marketing competition.
doubleplusabout 17 years ago
Portland: Free Geek <a href="http://www.freegeek.org/" rel="nofollow">http://www.freegeek.org/</a> And random NE, SE, and NW cafes.
kingnothingabout 17 years ago
I'm from Atlanta and never knew of anywhere that hackers spent a lot of time aside from in small gatherings with other hackers.
wehriamabout 17 years ago
I also live in Atlanta. I don't know of any "hacker hangouts" but I like to go to Apres Diem in the afternoons.
pchristensenabout 17 years ago
Chicago: Cyberia Cafe (701 N. Wells) - Chicago Linux and other user group meetings get held there.
schofabout 17 years ago
Looking to meet up with geeks in Los Angeles too. Any suggestions?