The open-source movement has had a long and transformative impact on software development, but will it ever work for chip design or hardware development in general? In this talk we will explore the basic principles and philosophy of open-source, how it all started, and why it is so relevant for us as university researchers. We'll highlight key benefits of open-source development —including collaboration, transparency, and faster innovation—and address common misconceptions, particularly in the context of hardware and chip design. We end this talk with an overview of the KULeuven-MICAS github organization, a place for you to put your research out in the open.
First and foremost, this seminar's goal is to spark discussion and reflection at MICAS, and this talk will be relevant to you, regardless of your PhD topic.
Is the open-source movement a bunch of leftist hippies or does it actually have tangible benefits for you as a researcher? As an individual? For research? For companies? Countries? What does open-source even mean? What is a restrictive/permissive license? Could you have open-sourced (part of) your research? Should you?
22/11/2024 11:00 - 12:00
ESAT Aula L
