Usenet interface

New Mailinglist-interface, which has all the traditional features, but
- is small and fast
- supports https
- features separation of frontend (website) and backend (configure user/data/configuration managment)
  - Communication between front- and backend via unix domain sockets/pipes
  - backend a wrapper for unix-/mysql-accounts-tools
Fancier stuff:
- One protocol, multiple clients (forum, mail, usenet)
  - Existing stuff in this line of thought (but not perfect): [1] [2]
- Thunderbird addon that fetches pre-list-subscription thread emails from the mailing list's archive.

[edit] Hacker Con(gress) tool

Tool for supporting of planning a small hackerspace congres
- user management
- billing interface
- doodle-interface
- lecture-management

list members. Membership level.
allow for plugins that interface with different databases (i.e. setting MediaWiki user group)
Check who owes dues or work-time / who paid his fee at what date
check who was at the last mtg
automatically create lists for public authorities
member-actions
- allow members to opt-in to several services (i.e. short message on occupancy status change, phone directory accessible only to members of the space)
- allow members to use services (i.e. create trac environment, svn repositories)

List tools/equipment/books/magazines
List what can be checked out
- who it is checked out to last
- if it is checked out
List of what tools need training
- who is trained
- who can do training
Track how often/much the tool is used.
where the tool is stored (maybe 2 QR code or photo too)
List consumables that need to be bought