Maker Faire 2008

April 26, 2008

The third annual Maker Faire is coming to the San Mateo County Fairgrounds. It was a blast last year, and this one will be packed with even more. Dale Dougherty joins the Geeks to chat about Make Magazine, Craft Magazine and this wonderful faire.

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