open-firmware

Will open firmware become the next big trend in electronic music gear? The success of M-Vave's affordable FM-1 synthesizer with community-created alternate firmware has prompted Akai Professional, Behringer, and Erica Synths to open up their hardware platforms to third-party development.

OpenNMC is an open-source replacement for expensive APC Network Management Cards, offering features like NUT server integration, Wi-Fi, and open firmware for cost-effective UPS management.