The State of Open Source Hardware In 2008: related news

The State of Open Source Hardware In 2008

ptorrone writes "MAKE Magazine has put together their 3rd annual 'State of Open Source Hardware 2008' — in just a few years, the number of projects has grown from a small handful to an amazing 60+ offerings. Similar to open source software, open source hardware is available with source code, schematics, firmware and bills of materials, and allows commercial use. The most popular project, Arduino, the open source prototyping platform for artists and engineers, has shipped over 60,000 units." The article is formatted such that the first link for a particular device will usually take you to the project home page. Some will bring you instead to where you can purchase the items, but most still have a "How To" tab which will direct you to guides and instructions on how to build your own gadgets.

An introduction to Open Source Hardware development

This paper introduces a new trend in hardware design and development � open-source hardware. It defines open-source hardware design terms, features and requirements. It presents FPGA-based platforms as the most suitable for open-source design implementation. It also discusses open-source hardware business models.

The 2008 Guide To Open Source Hardware Projects

"What is open source hardware? Briefly, these are projects that creators have decided to completely publish all the source, schematics, firmware, software, bill of materials, parts list, drawings and "board" files to recreate the hardware - they also allow any use, including commercial. Similar to open source hardware like Linux, but hardware centric.

OpenLogic Launches Training Services for Open Source Software

BROOMFIELD, CO, Dec 10 (MARKET WIRE) -- OpenLogic, Inc., a provider of enterprise open source software solutions encompassing hundreds of open source packages, is launching a new series of open source training services that will help enterprises accelerate migration projects and new development using lower cost open source technologies. OpenLogic's customized, on-site classes provide expert training and advice based on proven industry best practices and years of experience working in mid sized and global 2000 companies. "With the current economic situation, many companies are turning to lower cost open source software. OpenLogic's training classes help companies accelerate migration projects from expensive proprietary solutions to open source technologies and jump start new development efforts.

Business Models for Open Source Hardware Design

The concept of open source hardware has the potential to solve many of the problems currently facing the semiconductor industry. Commodity electronic components and implementations of industry standard protocols may be more efficiently designed and distributed in an open source fashion. Furthermore, the widely heralded system-on-chip revolution will require the "commoditization" of semiconductor intellectual property, which may in many cases be more efficiently produced in a open source model. This paper will explore those ideas and propose possible business situations in which the open source hardware model could be successful.

The Future of Hardware is Open Source

What if we lived in a world where all hardware was open source, including CPU�s, memory, motherboards, and all peripherals? Would it be a better world, or would it be a rolling nightmare, plagued with problems, and rampant with show stopping bugs that would bring the world to a grinding halt? I honestly think the fore more than the latter. Sure, there�s always the possibility that going open source with hardware would be a bad thing, and could lead to a lot more issues. But at the same time, I think it has its potentials. And OEM's need fear not, as there'll still be a need for proprietary systems designed to meet specialized needs that wouldn�t be fulfilled by the open hardware community. But that�s true in any sector of open development.

Open Source Hardware

Open-ness in hardware terms can have a whole range of meanings. In all the cases listed below, some hardware is open and some is not - but the trend is for open-ness to become more and more limited, restricting the freedom of designers to create or implement their own designs, and even of programmers to write the programs they wish. It sounds crazy that people could sell hardware and not tell you how to use it, but it is actually a growing trend. If a company sells any device which interfaces to a computer without publishing the interface specs, they then have a monopoly on interface software. WinModems and WinPrinters - which also cannot be supported by Linux - are a related problem. This aspect of open-ness in hardware is so closely linked with work on free software that the FSF, Debian, and FreeBSD are all among the sponsors for the Op

HP Pushes Open Source For Small Businesses

ruphus13 writes "HP finally begins to actively push open source in its products. From the post, 'HP has been quirky over the years when it comes to open source. It has been, traditionally, a company that supports open source — especially in larger enterprises... Wednesday, it announced two new open source products, geared to small businesses and educational institutions. HP plans on including its 'Mozilla Firefox for HP Virtual Solution' on more of its business class desktop PCs (to a total of seven models between the HP Compaq dc/dx lines in the US, eight models worldwide). Come December 15th, HP will also offer Novell's SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop on its HP Compaq dc5850 model. The base SLED-equipped model will cost $519, and features the usual open source suspects for the small business setting — OpenOffice, and mail clients such

Times Are Hard. Consider Free, Open-Source Software.

The tightening of the purse strings is causing some companies to step up use of open-source software. "Budgets are being cut, and some companies are looking at opportunities to use open source more in the enterprise," says Matt Aslett, an analyst at consulting firm 451 Group. While open-source software is already widely used to help businesses run their servers and database management systems, it's gaining wider acceptance in such areas as collaboration, customer relationship management, and supply chain management. A resurgence of interest in open-source software bodes well for the companies that have invested in its development but at times have struggled to make money from it. Open-source vendors typically generate revenue from helping maintain or adding features to software that's otherwise available for free.

Black Duck Software on Open Source Myths

OStatic: "Is open source just source code? According to Black Duck: "Source code is actually only 15% of what is released by open source developers. There are four times as many binary files as source files in open source releases."" Full Story...

OpenLogic Launches Training Services for Open Source Software

BROOMFIELD, Colo. December 10, 2008--OpenLogic, Inc., a provider of enterprise open source software solutions encompassing hundreds of open source packages, is launching a new series of open source training services that will help enterprises accelerate migration projects and new development using lower cost open source technologies. OpenLogic's customized, on-site classes provide expert training and advice based on proven industry best practices and years of experience working in mid sized and global 2000 companies.

OpenLogic Launches Training Services for Open Source Software

BROOMFIELD, Colo. December 10, 2008—OpenLogic, Inc., a provider of enterprise open source software solutions encompassing hundreds of open source packages, is launching a new series of open source training services that will help enterprises accelerate migration projects and new development using lower cost open source technologies. OpenLogic’s customized, on-site classes provide expert training and advice based on proven industry best practices and years of experience working in mid sized and global 2000 companies.

OpenLogic Launches Training Services for Open Source Software

BROOMFIELD, Colo. December 10, 2008—OpenLogic, Inc., a provider of enterprise open source software solutions encompassing hundreds of open source packages, is launching a new series of open source training services that will help enterprises accelerate migration projects and new development using lower cost open source technologies. OpenLogic’s customized, on-site classes provide expert training and advice based on proven industry best practices and years of experience working in mid sized and global 2000 companies.

Open source in 2008: Everything but interest is up

While 2008 has been a bleak year for the financial markets and the global economy, it has been very kind to open source, at least based on market share. A review of Net Applications data suggests that there has never been a better time for open source; however, as Google Trends data suggests, it's no longer enough to rest on one's open-source laurels.

Recapping a Year of Open-Source, the Top Stories in 2008!

As 2008 winds to a close, we're taking a look back at some of the year's highlights in the open-source world.� And what a year it's been!� Google phones and the android operating system finally saw the light.� The semi-popular MMO Myst decided to go entirely open source, the genre's first "conversion."� And Microsoft--yes, Microsoft--decided to embrace open-source development with one hand while chastising it with the other.

Actuate Publishes 2008 Open Source Report Series; Detailed Country Reports Available for North America, Germany, France and UK

the leader in delivering Rich Internet Applications Without Limits(TM), today revealed that is has published four detailed open source reports featuring the results from its Actuate Annual Open Source Survey for 2008. The survey, now in its third year, was conducted across North America, the UK, Germany and France and encompassed close to 1000 respondents spanning several verticals. Each report features an overview of attitudes and trends in open source growth and adoption for the chosen country and provides highlights from the other three countries.

Open Source Is a Change Agent, but It Has Been Changed, Too, Study Says

The title of a new study from Saugatuck Research reveals that the software industry has changed open source as much as open source has changed the software industry. According to PRWeb, key findings from “Power, Speed and Assimilation: Open Source Changes the Industry, and the Industry Changes Open Source” include:

Hot Open-Source Projects for Enterprise Use

A Palamida survey lists the top 25 open-source projects for enterprises. The survey indicates that organizations view security as a key factor to consider when adopting open-source technology. The 25 top projects represent secure, stable open-source implementations. In addition, Ingres' CEO offers his predictions for open source in 2009.

FMC acquires Schilling Robotics interest

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MMS royalty auditing program gets high grade

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Caledyne's MTM seal receives European patent

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Apache arranges Van Gogh, Pyrenees financing

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Small, powerful new satellite phone unveiled

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Digital inspection cameras capture quality images, record video as new diagnostic tools

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