Piles of books, newspapers and magazines were scattered around the guest room at the narrow alley of the crowded residential area. A set of computers and a fan further crowded the room. Last Wednesday when Tempo visited, the host brushed aside all these things to make room for a carpet on which to sit.

On that particular afternoon, there was no special occasion in the house which is tucked away in a small lane in Surabaya. However, the atmosphere