Libre is a French word, same root as Liberty see LibreSoftware
http://directory.google.com/Top/Computers/Hardware/Open_Source/
Libre Hardware is categorized into several parts :
(well actually those dont belong to LibreHardware, you can blacklist them)
Libre Hardware (specs, no closed and hidden parts) that fully support some LibreSoftware :
Open or Closed Hardware which is fully usable using exclusivly LibreSoftware
Open Hardware that can/will support LibreSoftware (enough parts of the specs are avialable)
Open or Closed Hardware that supports LibreSoftware
Closed Hardware which is build over “hidden” LibreSoftware
ToDo :
It seems that lot of Companies are using Libre Software, but some of them do not release their source code (as the GPL licence should ensure).
I am trying to write a document to explain “why releasing firmware code is the good choice” to make more money, to earn more clients, to make more reliable products etc ReserveEngineering
WebCamera : canon VB-C10 on Linux http://www.canon-europe.com/for_home/product_finder/web_cameras/web_cameras/vb-c10/index.asp
http://linuxfr.org/2002/08/24/9375.html
SIGMA MAKES SOURCE CODE AVAILABLE FOR ITS MPEG-4 VIDEO CODEC
MILPITAS, Calif.-August 22, 2002-Sigma Designs, Inc. (Nasdaq: SIGM), a leader in IP video streaming solutions, today announced the release of the source code behind its free MPEG-4 video CODEC that works as a plug-in under Windows® and encodes digitized video content into fully compatible ISO MPEG-4 video files. The complete source code will be available for download starting August 23rd, free of charge, through Sigma's website (www.sigmadesigns.com) to support developers wishing to enhance the MPEG-4 encoding. “We are pleased to provide the development community with an open source MPEG-4 CODEC, and anticipate that this will accelerate technical improvements and enhance the proliferation of MPEG-4 content,” stated Ken Lowe, Sigma Designs' vice president of business development. About Sigma Designs, Inc. Sigma Designs specializes in silicon-based MPEG decoding for streaming video, progressive DVD playback, and advanced digital set-top boxes. The company's award-winning REALmagic® Video Streaming Technology is used in both commercial and consumer applications providing highly integrated solutions for high-quality decoding of MPEG-1, MPEG-2, and MPEG-4. Headquartered in Milpitas, Calif., the company also has sales offices in China, Europe, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea and Taiwan. For more information, please visit the company's web site at http://www.sigmadesigns.com/
See Kiss @ MultiMediaHardware
See Links :
http://www.pegasosppc.com/tech_specs.php
http://vpizza.org/~jmeehan/balloon/ http://vpizza.org/~jmeehan/photo/index.cgi?album=20021103-balloon-highlights&mode=view
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