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Open source hardware is related to software because the definition of the former often encompasses the tools or software necessary to manipulate design files [1], and both are frequently subject to distinct licensing frameworks when documented together [2].
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A Quick and Dirty Guide to Open Source Hardware Licensing michaelweinberg.org 1 fact
procedureWhen posting licensing and documentation for open source hardware, it is advisable to separate licenses for different components, such as using Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 for documentation and the MIT license for software.
Open Source Hardware - Devopedia devopedia.org 1 fact
claimThe definition of open source hardware can be expanded to include design file formats and access to tools or software required to manipulate those files.