If you don't know what a PirateBox is,
read about it here.
I've
set up three different kinds so far (on an Android device, a full install on a laptop, and finally a dedicated PirateBox on a router). The one I set up on the router is by far the best and the coolest. It's small and portable, and will be even more effective when I get the rest of my parts to build a battery pack.
At the end of August, there are three big events, happening almost simultaneously, that I think these would be perfect for. The Republican National Convention (inside of it and outside of it), the Paul festival (an event happening the days before the convention), and Freedom Fest (which is put on by Libertarians and happens the same days).
I plan on taking mine. Definitely the router, since it will be battery powered, and possibly the laptop, where it will work (it has to be plugged in).
Anyway, the files are kept on the USB drive so people can share them, and I think these events could turn up some really cool files. I'll be staying in possibly two different hotels, and visiting a third, in which I will run these. And knowing the capabilities and eagerness of government to shut down dissent, I figure there's a possibility that cell service will be jammed and that people could use these to easily share files and communicate (if only amongst each other).
Now back to my question, would you like a PirateBox? I want to have a bunch of PirateBoxes at these events. The range is limited and I can only be one place at time (same with my PirateBox). So what I propose is this--you sponsor a PirateBox, then I send it to you after the event. You get a ready to go PirateBox with potentially some really cool files. And I'll put all of the files shared on each one on all of them (space allowing).
I'd like to build at least two more. We can do this a couple of ways:
1. You tell me how you want it. You tell me which router, USB size, etc. I'll buy it, I'll build it, have it set up the duration of one of the events (I know people at all the events) then I send it to you when the event is over. You'll just pay me back as soon as I get the parts since I don't have a lot of money to front this until after the event (Bitcoins preferred). I can guide you through what you need to choose from if you're unfamiliar.
2. Similar to above, but I'll just pick the set up (Will probably either be a WR703N router or the MR3040 with 8GB jump drive). I'm familiar with the WR703N, but the MR3040 has an internal battery. The MR3040 is also more expensive.
3. You buy the parts, send them to me, I'll set it up, have it run at an event, and you just pay shipping.
4. Any combination of the three.
These things are awesome, and I'm really looking forward to running at least mine at the events. If trust is an issue, you can look me up in the honest traders thread. I've just started using OTC, so I only have one rating there. BUT, it is positive.
Let me know if you're interested. At the very least, you'll have a cool PirateBox. At the most, your PirateBox will have been a significant tool in the fight for freedom.
Oh, also, if you already have a PirateBox and want to have it used at the events, send it to me and I'll send it back.
