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Reflections on HQ Requirements and Open Design

Loose Confederation of Skunk Works

I first saw the above image in a briefing on FIST by Dan Ward.  It struck me as very important at the time (and still does) as a metaphor for how open source can make the transition to hardware (open design).  In open source software development, often the participants need only be connected virtually.  Everyone has a computer they use for development or testing, and they can communicate and collaborate over internet services (web forums, mailing lists, code repositories, wikis, etc).  (more…)

Brainstorming for HQ facility requirements

  • A/V “practice room” 
  • VTC capable conference room 
  • Theatre style auditorium 
  • Modern workspaces (NOT cubicles!) 
  • Convenient group collaboration areas 
  • Compter Facility (Web server and local network admin)
  • Creature comforts (lounge, full kitchen, locker room, work out facility/gym?) 
  • “Back yard” porch/patio area w grill for picnics and BBQs (indoor?/outdoor?)  (more…)