Free hardware, as in free

Tons of software that has a lot of value is given away freely and openly: it’s called open source software. This is nothing new. But how does it apply to real, tangible stuff? Until now it didn’t at all. The incredible, invaluable SparkFun is changing that with their Free Day.

On January 7th, 2010 orders up to $100 are free, free, free (minus shipping). That is what I call real money (currently, eventually will be pocket change, if things go to plan). Nobody does that, nobody. And admirable act from folks at SparkFun, who’ve provided the essential parts and pieces for projects to me and many others for years.