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Kickstarter for an open source raspberry pi portable computer (files.catbox.moe)

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https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/soulscircuit/pilet-opensource-modular-portable-mini-computer?

Something I would definitely not have a need for, but it looks pretty cool. They various types of configurations.

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[-] Zeon@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

The term "open-source" is ambiguous, and it wouldn't be entirely incorrect to say that this device is open-source since there is code within it that is indeed open. However, it is more appropriate to use the term libre software when discussing user freedom.

In this context, I would prefer to use the term non-free instead of open-source, since this device does in fact contain closed-source firmware.

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