BeagleBone low-cost development board provides a clear path to open-source resources

The rapid advancement of open-source software has pointed out the need for open-source hardware. Open-source hardware platforms, such as those  offered by BeagleBoard.org, give developers and hobbyists the robust open-source resources they  need to deliver new products to the marketplace quickly and, at the same time, reduce their risks. As a flexible and extensible open hardware development  platform, BeagleBone from BeagleBoard.org  can effectively facilitate a development team’s transition into the open-source world. For those who already participate in the open-source community, BeagleBone can function as a stable, readily available development platform fully supported by the diverse universe of open-source resources as well  as the reputable support system of BeagleBoard.org.