[Discuss] Input needed for Open Source Hardware Certification

[Aileen Park]

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The Open Source Hardware Association (OSHWA) is kicking off the process to
create an Open Source Hardware Certification <http://wp.me/p43VcC-ux>.  In
addition to all of the amazing things that will happen at this year’s Open
Hardware Summit <http://2015.oshwa.org/>, our goal is to be able to roll
out the first version of the Open Source Hardware certification this fall.
In order to be able to do that, we need your input now
<http://wp.me/p43VcC-ux>.  You can find all about the certification and the
process here <http://wp.me/p43VcC-ux>, but the rest of this post will give
you a quick overview of what you need to know:

*Who*: The Open Source Hardware Community and the Open Source Hardware
Association <http://www.oshwa.org/>.  if you are reading this, that
probably means YOU.

*What*: A certification program for projects so that people can know that
the project really is open source hardware.

*When*: From now until the Open Hardware Summit <http://2015.oshwa.org/>.
The first deadline for comments and answers to the questions is June 26,
2015.

*Where*: Comments and answers are being collected in the Open Source
Hardware Association forums
<http://www.oshwa.org/forums/forum/discussion-of-open-source-hardware-certification-proposal/>.
We are aiming to roll out the first version of the certification process at
the Summit in Philadelphia.

*Why*:  While the community has done great work on developing open source
hardware principles <http://www.oshwa.org/definition/>, many people are
still looking for a simple way to know that something really is open source
hardware.  Hopefully the certification will be a big step towards that goal.

*How*:  The initial proposal is available here <http://wp.me/p43VcC-ux>.
Once you have read the proposal, weigh in on the questions in the forums
here
<http://www.oshwa.org/forums/forum/discussion-of-open-source-hardware-certification-proposal/>.
The OSHWA board will use those answers to craft a final version of the
proposal.  If more input is needed, there may be a second round of
questions for the community.

So what are you waiting for?  Check out the full proposal here
<http://wp.me/p43VcC-ux> and starting giving feedback here
<http://www.oshwa.org/forums/forum/discussion-of-open-source-hardware-certification-proposal/>
!

(Original blog post
<http://www.oshwa.org/2015/06/02/your-input-needed-for-open-source-hardware-certification/>
)

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