Open hardware/ Crowd sourcing

Open Hardware is a computer hardware that stores information which has been copyrighted and is now available for the public to use freely.

The main requirements for taking part is to:
-Give credit for the project to the owner

The main barrier that is preventing this movement from becoming "the norm" is:
-The Government: Because they may not like the idea of other people gaining a large amount of money, whilst they earn nothing from it. So this may cause the government to prevent Open hardware's from existing.

Definitions of Key Words

Copyright- Refers to the right of copying something. This is usually placed in audios, videos, typed papers and others to secure and prevent other people from copying their work.

Copyfree- Is a policy, idea or standard which determines the freedom you have to change, edit or copy work you possess and others possess.

Creative commons- Is a non-profit organisation which seeks to make communicating and sharing with others much more public, whilst keeping people’s work secure.

Public domain – Refers to a work that is nor protected by copyright

Trademark- It’s a sign, design or logo which helps identify different products or objects. It differenciates some products from others.