Open Source the Cybiko Personal Computer Before It's Too Late
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We, the undersigned are asking "Cybiko, Inc." and/or "DatorTech," whomever
is in charge of the Cybiko Classic and Cybiko Xtreme, to Open Source their
Cybiko platforms (Classic, Xtreme) to the Cybiko community, and indeed,
the world.
The Cybiko Personal Inter-tainment system has become a perfect example of technological vision.
Cybiko's vision of swarm computing, over many hundreds or thousands of feet is now becoming a reality.
With technologies on the horizon like 802.11b wireless networking becoming ubiquitous, one could only
speculate as to the homebrew hobbyist's `hack` value for the Cybiko Personal Computer.
Were plans / schematics / design notes / and software available freely to the community, this could
very well breathe life into this now `dead` platform. Why let such a great concept die, when all that
has to be done is place the specifications under an Open Source license such as the GNU Public License?
The advantages to the community, and indeed, the manufacturer are limitless! Under an Open Source license
like the GNU Public License, the owner retains copyright to the program, but the source code is released
free to the community. Free in a sense, that the source code has been liberated and now the entire community
can contribute to pool of available, secure, peer reviewed software. Best of all, all contributions must be
made to the community! The net effect of this is that the manufacturer, in this case, will most likely never
have to invest in software development, ever again! In exchange, the hardware manufacturer would most likely
receive an increased demand! Imagine that! Cybiko's becoming cool again! The story of the PDA/Comm computer
died and born again! The Phoenix Arises!
This is of course, all speculation, but for a company who no longer makes revenue off of this device, this
change in paradigm could very well breathe life into this device, who knows? Manufacturing royalties?
This could be the first Open Source personal digital assistant platform. The opportunities are endless.
We, the undersigned ask sincerely that you Open Source the Cybiko platform, Schematics, Software, and Firmware.
This will bring you very great fame as an Open Source manufacturer, and might very well set a precedent
regarding legacy hardware. Don't let this great product die alone!
is in charge of the Cybiko Classic and Cybiko Xtreme, to Open Source their
Cybiko platforms (Classic, Xtreme) to the Cybiko community, and indeed,
the world.
The Cybiko Personal Inter-tainment system has become a perfect example of technological vision.
Cybiko's vision of swarm computing, over many hundreds or thousands of feet is now becoming a reality.
With technologies on the horizon like 802.11b wireless networking becoming ubiquitous, one could only
speculate as to the homebrew hobbyist's `hack` value for the Cybiko Personal Computer.
Were plans / schematics / design notes / and software available freely to the community, this could
very well breathe life into this now `dead` platform. Why let such a great concept die, when all that
has to be done is place the specifications under an Open Source license such as the GNU Public License?
The advantages to the community, and indeed, the manufacturer are limitless! Under an Open Source license
like the GNU Public License, the owner retains copyright to the program, but the source code is released
free to the community. Free in a sense, that the source code has been liberated and now the entire community
can contribute to pool of available, secure, peer reviewed software. Best of all, all contributions must be
made to the community! The net effect of this is that the manufacturer, in this case, will most likely never
have to invest in software development, ever again! In exchange, the hardware manufacturer would most likely
receive an increased demand! Imagine that! Cybiko's becoming cool again! The story of the PDA/Comm computer
died and born again! The Phoenix Arises!
This is of course, all speculation, but for a company who no longer makes revenue off of this device, this
change in paradigm could very well breathe life into this device, who knows? Manufacturing royalties?
This could be the first Open Source personal digital assistant platform. The opportunities are endless.
We, the undersigned ask sincerely that you Open Source the Cybiko platform, Schematics, Software, and Firmware.
This will bring you very great fame as an Open Source manufacturer, and might very well set a precedent
regarding legacy hardware. Don't let this great product die alone!
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Goal
100 signatures
Goal: 100
Latest Signatures
28 December 2015
100.
Floyd C
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I'm an eager developer for this system
Country
usa
Do you own a Cybiko (Classic, Xtreme)
No
Would you purchase one if there were community support?
No
20 November 2015
22 October 2015
98.
Haku Wiley
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I think we should have open source code
Country
United States
Do you own a Cybiko (Classic, Xtreme)
No
Would you purchase one if there were community support?
No
3 September 2015
6 April 2015
96.
William M
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User's supportting User's is the way to go.
Country
USA
Do you own a Cybiko (Classic, Xtreme)
No
Would you purchase one if there were community support?
No
2 April 2015
95.
Shawn S
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В
Country
В
Do you own a Cybiko (Classic, Xtreme)
No
Would you purchase one if there were community support?
No
25 February 2015
20 February 2015
93.
Miguel R
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what are we going to do without it?
Country
USA
Do you own a Cybiko (Classic, Xtreme)
No
Would you purchase one if there were community support?
No
14 February 2015
16 January 2015
91.
Terry Gallegos
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В
Country
В
Do you own a Cybiko (Classic, Xtreme)
No
Would you purchase one if there were community support?
No
5 January 2015
90.
Giuseppe Delr
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В
Country
Italy
Do you own a Cybiko (Classic, Xtreme)
No
Would you purchase one if there were community support?
No
16 December 2014
16 October 2014
23 August 2014
16 July 2014
8 July 2014
85.
Paulmichael Evans
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В
Country
USA
Do you own a Cybiko (Classic, Xtreme)
No
Would you purchase one if there were community support?
No
17 May 2014
84.
Kevin E
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I agree with all the terms.
Country
England, United Kingdom
Do you own a Cybiko (Classic, Xtreme)
No
25 April 2014
83.
Angel O
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В
Country
Spain
Do you own a Cybiko (Classic, Xtreme)
No
Would you purchase one if there were community support?
No
21 March 2014
82.
Vitaly S
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В
Country
Estonia
Do you own a Cybiko (Classic, Xtreme)
No
Would you purchase one if there were community support?
No
2 March 2014
18 February 2014
12 January 2014
20 October 2013
78.
Susan D
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We own several and now can't use them...but we love them...please give us access to the above
Country
usa
Do you own a Cybiko (Classic, Xtreme)
No
18 May 2013
77.
Gregory S
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DevCybiko
Country
USA
Do you own a Cybiko (Classic, Xtreme)
No
Would you purchase one if there were community support?
No
26 March 2013
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