Prepare your computer for TG09

We strongly recommend that you update Windows and protect it from viruses and spyware. Read through this list before you arrive TG09!

#1 Update Windows

Download the latest Service Pack for your version of Windows: 

• Windows: Downloads

After installing the latest Service Pack, install all remaining updates. Do this either by enabling automatic updates (Control Panel -> Security Center) or by visiting windosupdate.microsoft.com.

#2 Firewall

When installing Service Pack 2 or 3, and Windows Vista, you get Windows Firewall. We strongly recommend that you turn the firewall on (Control Panel -> Security Center) 

If you for some reason are unable or unwilling to use Windows Firewall, we recommend installing an alternate firewall. Possible alternatives include: 

• Comodo (Free)
• Zone Alarm (Free version)

Please note: Do NOT run multiple firewalls at once, choose only one. Running multiple firewalls simultaneously are likely to cause a lot of strange problems. 

#3 Antivirus

Please install an anti-virus program. Numerous alternatives exist. 

• AVG (Free)
• Norman (Free trial)
• Norton (Free trial) 

A few things to remember: 

• Remember to keep your antivirus program updated with the latest definition files and patches.
• Trial versins have a limited peroid of use, and your version must not expire during The Gathering. 
• You should only run one antivirus program, since running several at once will usually make them conflict. 

If you think you may have a virus, and have not yet installed antivirus software, take a look at housecall.trendmicro.com and scan your computer online. This can solve many problems related to installing of antivirus software and is free. 

#4 Spyware

In addition to antivirus software, we recommend that you install software to remove spyware and other malware. Removing such malicious software can improve the perfomrance of your computer a lot, and will also reduce network traffic, allowing better performance for everyone. 

Therefore, please install at least one of the following programs: 

• Microsoft Defender (Requires licensed version of XP)
• Ad-aware SE Personal Edition (Free) 
• Spybot S&D (Free) 

Remember to keep your anti-malware software updated, and also be vareful not to accept when websites ask you to install unknown software. Also note that you may very well install multiple anti-malware programs, and this might results in better results. 

#5 Make your computer ready for TG09

• Set a password for your Administrator account (Control Panel -> User Accounts). 
• Make sure that you don't share folders with write access. 
• Check that Internet Connection Sharing is turned off. (Control Panel -> Network Connections, Right-click and choose Properties/Advanced on all connections, and make sure "Allow other network users to connect..." isn't checked) Note: If Internet Connection Sharing is turned on it can make everyone on your switch unable to connect to the network. This is likely to make them angry at you. 
• Do not use Internet Explorer, it is like a open door into your computer. Try one of these: Firefox (Free) or Opera (Free). 
• Do not use Outlook or Outlook Express. Mozilla Thunderbird is a great E-Mail program less affected by viruses and worms than Outlook. 

#6 If you need to reinstall your operative system during the party 

• Unplug your network cable (very important!)
• Reinstall your operative system
• Ask your neighbour if he can download security updates and burn it on a CD or write it to a USB pen drive, so you can be completely protected before you plug in the network cable again.

Latest news

Apply for a crew position

...and get access to the crew area! Wannabe - our system of recruitment of crewmembers is open. Maybe you'll understand why the crew is fond of bananas? In the days ahead we will take a more detailed presentation of the crew, so do not wait too long before you visit us again. Apply for a position at wannabe.gathering.org

General / 13. Nov 03:31    Read more

Available position in Norway

Due to the nature of this position, only those that read and write Norwegian fluently will be eligible for the position as chief for the Economy crew.

General / 20. Oct 19:00    Read more

The Gathering 2010 - One step closer

The Board of KANDU are pleased to present the organizers for The Gathering 2010.

• Core: Vegard Skjefstad
• Event: Jørgen Vigdal
• Info: Frode Sandholtbråten
• Security: Carl Henrik Myhre
• Tech: Marcus Sæthershagen

• Participant ombudsman: Lars Petter Johnsen
• Crew ombudsman: Ingvild Myhre
• Coordinator: Marius Jønsrud

The Board of KANDU wishes the organizers good luck with the planning of The Gathering 2010.  The board are looking forward to an amazing event that will be written in history as the best TG ever.

Tommy Sollyst Hulthin
Styreleder
KANDU - kreativ aktiv norsk dataungdom

Important / 14. Sep 20:00    Read more

Participant ombudsman and crew ombudsman TG2010

Now you can apply for a ombudsman position, as participants ombudsman or crew ombudsman. The deadline is July 15th 23:59.

Information about the positions and how to apply (PDF)

 

General / 3. Jul 13:30    Read more

Lost something? Found something?

If you were so unfortunate to lose something or The Universe treated you nice and made you find something, please send us an email at info at gathering dot org.

Example subject: LF - Teddybear, yellow and pink. Laughs when tickled on belly". Please use descriptive subjects!
The body should contain when, where and how the item in question was lost, as well as colour, shape and smell.

General / 14. Apr 16:47    Read more

Get the TG09 Attention Grabber

You wanted it, here it is:

lug00ber-TG09_Attention_Grabber.mp3

General / 14. Apr 09:50    Read more

Survey

Do you want The Gathering to be even better in the future? We'd appriciate it ever so much if you could take a moment to answer our survey.

General / 12. Apr 13:30    Read more

Results from the creative competitions

 Congratulations to everyone! The official results from the creative competitions.

General / 12. Apr 12:34    Read more

VIDEO: World Record in overclocking

Did you miss out the World Record attemp in overclocking by the ASUS booth? We got the video! Enjoy!

General / 12. Apr 04:15    Read more

Results from the game compos

The results from the game competitions is ready. Congratulations to everyone!

Check it out here

General / 12. Apr 03:46    Read more

Prize ceremony from the stage

Prize Ceremony on the stage has now started, you can stream it from
here using VLC , a free media player. (Only accessible from within the party)

A flash player that can stream to those not inside Vikingskipet can be found in the full article.

General / 12. Apr 02:28    Read more

YARR! We are pirates!

Vikingskipet in Hamar, represented by commander Carl of the Pink Bananacommando, has scrubbed decks and are ready for new raids on the cold oceans of World Wide Web. To mark the occation the scurvy sailors aboard have chosen to sail beneath the correct flag, adjusted to the use of the ship in easter.

General / 12. Apr 00:39    Read more

Fifth edition of the best TG-paper in the world

The fifth edition of TheNewsGathering has finally hit the streets. This is the biggest, and in out opinion best, edition ever. Download it, lean back and enjoy! Ps. It's sadly only in norwegian, but has a lot of pictures.

General / 11. Apr 22:54    Read more

ALL the contributions for the game development compo are now online.

The contributions for the Game Development competition can now be found at ftp.gathering.org. Make sure to try all the games, and vote for your favourite at partyticket.net. The voting closes at 00:45

General / 11. Apr 21:45    Read more

Germans at The Gathering

In the northern part of the ship, close to the stage, you will
find Stefan "Payne" and his friends below a German flag. They have
travelled from Mannheim, Germany, and they are very specific as to
why.

General / 11. Apr 20:49    Read more

"TS-rekka" group tidy

"TS-rekka" (The Survivors row) on rows 50 and 51 have started cleaning their territory showing other participants how it's done. We still encourage others to do the same, to preserve a good environment in our ship.

Photo: Frode Sandholtbråten

General / 11. Apr 18:12    Read more