Now, to deal with this effectively perhaps we should have a "scouting mission" around a few likely establishments in central Norwich where we bring with us a laptop running kismet and try beer in each of the establishments we visit. This should help us to try and narrow down a suitable venue all while trying not to get into trouble for "drunk and disorderly" or anything covered by the computer misuse act.
Adam
Re wi-fi, is it possible to use one laptop as a wireless hub, e.g. by fitting it with two interfaces? Thereby sharing the £6/hour cost and making it worthwhile using a PDA? Is there a simpler way? Do we need external access at all? Not many of us turn up with laptops anyway, so would more do so if we could communicate?
Re the Forum, I don't mind paying over the odds for a drink once a month, but the small table size is a problem if much kit is brought along.
Could be a problem in any pub? My other concern would be the amount of smoke.
I have been thinking about this quite a lot recently, especially having wi-fi access. I believe there are several pubs in Norwich with wi-fi access, including the Unthank Arms which has big upstairs room. Have not yet had time, tuits etc to enquire further.
I posted some links recently about wi-fi access and, AFAIR, there is a list on The Cloud (possibly http://www.thecloud.net - I am currently on webmail, at work, it is very slow and the browser is tied down so that I cannot open a second window to check the url or look back at ALUG list archives).
But, I do recall that there is a pub on Timber Hill which is listed as a wi-fi hotspot. No idea ATM of which pub or what the beer is like (which is not an issue for me anyway, having consumed my lifetime's share very rapidly about 11 years ago :-)
Will try and post again later with more info
Syd