Now, It’s The Turn Of Open Source Hardware Movement

Arun Jayan | The New Indian Express | February 25, 2013

After the open source software movement in the IT sector, the new wave is that of open source hardware, wherein the information about the hardware can easily be discerned and it can be further customised.

Beth E Kolko, head, Design for Digital Inclusion Lab, University of Washington, who is in Kerala to promote the movement, said that though at a nascent stage the Open Source hardware movement could go a long way by opening up the space for innovation and could impact the lives of millions.

“The students who have limited or zero knowledge in engineering or other technical areas can also be part of this...