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"The CERN-OHL is to hardware what the General Public Licence (GPL) is to software. It defines the conditions under which a licensee will be able to use or modify the licensed material. The concept of 'open-source hardware' or 'open hardware' is not yet as well known or widespread as the free software or open-source software concept. However, it shares the same principles: anyone should be able to see the source (the design documentation in case of hardware), study it, modify it and share it."

"Open Design Engine (ODE) is a web portal developed specifically to address the urgent need to publish not only the final plans, but the entire design process for open source hardware projects."