Their networking setup is insane(ly awesome). A 2.8km microwave link to a gigabit connection, porta-john network cabinets, and donated IP address space so every attendee gets a dedicated public IP address. I've heard this field is right near a sewage works though, so be prepared(!) :-)
I've been wanting to do something like this in the Bay Area - even if on a smaller scale (1 day, no camping, under 50 people). I do a lot of work in the park and would love to spread the fun.<p>Would anyone be interested in helping set it up? Drop me an email; my address is in my profile!
<i>> Please note that all our volunteers... are required to buy a ticket.</i><p>Ouch, full price £95 to work at a bar.. why would anyone want to do this? You would have thought at least a discount!<p>They say it is not profit.. where is all the money going? or is it the sort of non-profit where one guy has a big fat salary? Most of the networking stuff seems to be donated, speakers are unpaid (and also have to pay full price)..<p>I don't wish to shit all over this, it's a great thing.. (and i'm sure there are costs that need to be covered) but some more transparency would make me a lot more comfortable with it..
I just bought my ticket for this. Don't think I've ever stayed in a tent that has gigabit internet before, should be interesting.<p>The list of talks and workshops is diverse. See some of you there.