ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Open-source computing hardware

Hey sweetie, have you ever heard of open-source computing hardware? No? Let me tell you all about it!

Computers have many parts like the keyboard, mouse, monitor, and much more. All these parts are designed by people who work hard to create something that will work really well for the computer.

Now imagine that these people who create these computer parts share the designs and codes for their products with other people. This is called open-source computing hardware.

Think of it like sharing the recipe for your favorite cookies with your friends. They can bake their own cookies and even add their own ingredients to make something new and special.

With open-source computing hardware, people can take the designs and codes for computer parts and improve them. They can also use the parts to build their own computers, add their own features to them, and create something totally new.

This type of computing is great because it allows people to work together to create amazing things without hindering others from doing the same. It's like working together to build the tallest tower with your favorite building blocks.

So, there you go, sweetie! You now know all about open-source computing hardware. It's all about sharing and working together to make something amazing!