The Open Source Hardware Association (OSHWA) is a non-profit organization that advocates for open-source hardware.[1][2] It aims to act as a hub of open source hardware activity of all types while actively cooperating with other initiatives such as the TAPR Open Hardware License, open-source development groups at CERN, and the Open Source Initiative (OSI). It has also been active in promoting diversity and inclusive terminology within the open source hardware movement.[3][4][5]
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| Abbreviation | OSHWA |
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| Formation | 2012 |
| Founder | Alicia Gibb |
| Type | Non-profit organization |
| Purpose | Open Hardware advocacy |
| https://www.oshwa.org/about/board-members/"Board Members". Open Source Hardware Association. 10 April 2012. Retrieved 19 April 2017.</ref> | |
| Website | oshwa |
History
editThe OSHWA was established as an organization in June 2012 by Alicia Gibb, who had been working on the Open Hardware Summit during graduate study.[6] After some debate about trademark with the OSI,[7] in 2012 the OSHWA and the OSI signed a co-existence agreement.[8]
Open Source Hardware Summit
editThe Open Source Hardware Summit is the annual gathering organized by OSHWA for the open hardware community that takes place at a different location each year. The summit features presentations of projects and developments within the open hardware field from a diverse range of speakers.[9] OSHWA offers the Ada Lovelace Fellowship that covers the costs of the summit to encourage women, LGBTA and/or other minorities to actively participate in open technology.[10] The 2024 Open Hardware Summit took place May 3 & 4, 2024 at Concordia University and lespacemaker in Montreal, Canada. https://2024.oshwa.org/
Open Source Hardware Certificate
editIn 2016 OSHWA announced its certification program for open-source hardware at the Open Hardware Summit in Portland, Oregon.[11] The certification aims to offer a simple process for producers of open hardware to indicate that their products meet a uniform and well-defined standard for open-source compliance. [12]
References
edit- ^ "What Is Open Source Hardware And Why Should You Care?". fossbytes.com. 15 October 2016.
- ^ Pearce, Joshua (2 October 2016). "Rehab Addict's Nicole Curtis and Hackers Agree : Open Hardware Rules". Huffington Post.
- ^ "A Resolution to Redefine SPI Signal Names". Open Source Hardware Association. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
- ^ James, LeeLee (30 September 2021). "How to Write a Code of Conduct". Open Source Hardware Association.
- ^ Gibb, Alicia (30 September 2021). "The Evolving Aspects of a Welcoming Community". Open Source Hardware Association.
- ^ "Founder of Open Source Hardware Association shares her story". Opensource.com.
- ^ "When two (open source) worlds collide - Inspect-a-Gadget". ComputerWeekly.
- ^ "OSI and OSHWA Sign Agreement". Open Source Initiative.
- ^ Szcys, Mike (10 October 2016). "The people, talks, and swag of Open Hardware Summit". Hackaday. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
- ^ "Ada Lovelace Fellowship". Open Source Hardware Association. 16 March 2017. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
- ^ "Open Source Hardware Certification". Hackaday.
- ^ "Requirements for Certification". Open Source Hardware Certification. Open Source Hardware Association. Retrieved 19 April 2017.