RE: We’ll release a GPL-licensed firmware for Glowforge

[sirus20x6]

@PFI-Guy

Point number 7, Dan has stated recently on the time table:

Discussion of the September 2017 update

Dan had already stated on the time table

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here’s a commitment we’ll make right now: When we launch Glowforge, we’ll also release a copy of the firmware under GPL.
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–dan

@PFI-Guy

It has been stated since day one, you need an internet connection

The opposite has been stated

@dan

Some years ago I backed the Skydog router on Kickstarter. It’s a wifi router that promised to be easier to administer. Now, three years later, they’re shutting off the cloud service. They’re not opening the firmware, so my router is turning into a brick.

I’m sharing this here because I know it’s a fear people have about the Glowforge cloud ecosystem. It’s the reason that we made our open firmware announcement - so even in the very worst case, where Glowforge servers cease to exist, your investment will be protected.

Discussion welcome!

@PFI-Guy

which is not a day one timetable

Yes they said when they launch

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here’s a commitment we’ll make right now: When we launch Glowforge, we’ll also release a copy of the firmware under GPL.
…

–dan

@PFI-Guy

nor guaranteed to be fully open sourced

The original link had the words open source in it

http://blog.glowforge.com/gpl-licensed-open-source-firmware-for-glowforge

I’m trying to find a cached copy of the original page now.

@PFI-Guy

With Point 3, are you sure he wasn’t talking about a wireless router he backed as a Kickstarter:

You are correct I don’t know why I assumed CNC router.

@PFI-Guy

Unless one is in the computer and network security fields, points 2 and 6 kinda don’t make a strong reason for purchasing a Glowforge.

I work in BCI prosthetics, embedded security is a huge concern in my field.