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== FAQ ==
 
'''Q:''' How do I get started?
 
  
: '''A:''' You will need a GPS receiver or [[No Batteries Geohash | another way]] to locate coordinates. '''iPhone users''' can [http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=284951057&mt=8. download the application from the iTunes store].
 
 
'''Q:''' Are there any geohashers in my area?
 
 
: '''A:''' See [[:Category:Active Graticules | the list]] of graticules with active users in them.
 
:* Don't see your home area?  Follow the format and create a page for it!  We'd love to have you!
 
:* An interactive map is available for [http://irc.peeron.com/xkcd/map/data/graticule.kml Google Earth] or on [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=http:%2F%2Firc.peeron.com%2Fxkcd%2Fmap%2Fdata%2Fgraticule.kml&ie=UTF8&ll=42.811522,-71.773682&spn=6.051885,9.733887&z=7 Google Maps].
 
 
'''Q:''' What should I bring?
 
 
: '''A:''' See [[What to bring]].
 
 
'''Q:''' I don't have a car, how am I supposed to participate in this sport?
 
 
:'''A:''' Some of the most avid geohashers don't use cars. Geohashing is suitable for [[Bicycle Geohashes|bicycles]] or by public transit.
 
 
'''Q:''' Is it okay to visit a geohash location in a neighbouring graticule instead of my “own” one?
 
 
: '''A:''' Sure!  There’s no rule saying you can't visit other graticules, and in some cases (for example, [[San Francisco, California|San Francisco]]), you would almost have to in order to actually access a hashpoint.  Geohashing is about meeting other people, and it doesn't matter whether you do that here or there.  In fact, finding a new mix of people might be a good thing.  Go ahead and geohash on vacation for all we care!
 
 
'''Q:''' What do I do when I get there?
 
 
: '''A:''' Poke around, take pictures, have a picnic, and, in general, have fun! The world is an adventure!
 
 
'''Q:''' What do I say to puzzled locals?
 
 
: '''A:''' See [[Cover Stories]].
 
 
'''Q:''' How will Geohashing get me laid?
 
 
: '''A:''' You never know who you might find when you show up next Saturday.
 
 
'''Q:''' Is there a Facebook group for my area?
 
 
: '''A:''' Take a look at the [[Facebook groups]] page.
 
 
'''Q:''' What if I can't access the exact location, but still think others nearby are trying to meet up?
 
 
: '''A:''' See [[Radio Communications]].
 
 
'''Q:''' I tried to use the md5sum from my unix/linux command line and the hash was not the same as the comic. What is the correct command line?
 
 
: '''A:''' You probably forgot the “-n” (echo without a newline).  Try this to match the example:
 
: <code>echo -n 2005-05-26-10458.68 | md5sum</code>
 
: The md5sum command may be called md5 instead.
 
 
== Implementations ==
 
A full list of reference and practical implementations can be found on the [[Implementations]] page.
 
 
== Known Issues ==
 
Several known issues are presented at [[Known Issues]].  There is an ongoing discussion on these and other issues at [[Talk:Main Page]].
 
 
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