A Bit of History
LAN Parties have their origins in the north of Europe, where they are frequent, and where their tradition traces 10 years or more into the past.
This event is a manifestation of the new ways of the youth and youth culture in this millennium: All over the world youth are joining together to embrace their interest in computers and computing, sharing the one same passion, developing a conviviality to saluter and at the same time fortifying its preparation for the challenges that if come across to them in century XXI.
| Date start / end | Number of participants | Location | Area (m2) | |
| 2001 | August 29 - September 2 | 300 | Braga, Parque de exposições | |
| 2002 | July 31 - August 4 | 600 | Guimarães, Pavilhão Multiusos | |
| 2003 | July 30 - August 3 | 1500 | Viana do Castelo, Pavilhão da Associação Industrial do Minho | |
| 2004 | July 28 - August 1 | 1700 | Braga, Estádio Municipal de Braga | 9500 |
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