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The author argues that OSHWA is targeting unreasonable people with their licensing structure, since any participant opts-in to potential fees. I basically agree
by mrdrozdov 11y ago
The author argues that OSHWA is targeting unreasonable people with their licensing structure, since any participant opts-in to potential fees. I basically agree, but the concept struck a chord. Why would something like OSHWA need to exist? Assuming that OSHWA has some motivation besides making money as an enforcer (which sounds like a ludicrously good business plan if it works), what itch is OSHWA trying to scratch for participants?
- detaro 11y agoI guess the itch is recognition of their adherence to "true" open-source hardware, and getting an additional tool to force people reusing their projects to adhere to the license as well. If they manage to establish in people's minds that "all good open-source hardware projects have this certification logo", the members have an advantage in public perception. Punishing a) the bad apples and b) those who don't agree with their principle.