[time-nuts] TAPR Open HArdware License -- Public Comment Period

[David Andersen]

http://www.opencollector.org/hardlicense/

On Feb 12, 2007, at 11:51 AM, John Ackermann N8UR wrote:

> Hi all --
>
> For the last several months, I've been working, as a TAPR project, to
> develop an open-source-like license for hardware projects.  We've
> recently posted a 0.9 version for public comment, and welcome your  
> input.
>
> The license is aimed at "real" hardware (the stuff you solder on)  
> rather
> than firmware, VHDL, or other software-like elements.  There are
> significant differences in the legal approach you need to take with
> hardware, and this agreement is aimed at those differences.  As far as
> we know, this is the first attempt to create an open source framework
> around hardware.
>
> You can download the TAPR Open Hardware License from
> http://www.tapr.org/OHL.
>
> While I'm happy for comments however I receive them, there is a
> discussion forum at http://technocrat.net/OHL and I'd prefer to get
> input there so the discussion can be open.  The public comment period
> ends on March 7.
>
> (In addition to the OHL, we've created a companion license, the TAPR
> Noncommercial Hardware License, that is identical except that it  
> limits
> products to non-commercial use.  While that's not completely  
> consistent
> with Open Source models, the fact that it costs real money to offer
> boards, kits, or complete products led us to think this would be
> valuable in some situations.)
>
> I really look forward to comments from all quarters.
>
> Thanks,
>
> John
>
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