# Summary of #hplusroadmap IRC Log (Oct 25, 2009)

* Discussion about SKDB (open source hardware package manager), including development of a Debian package, installation scripts, and web interface improvements for the FreeFab.org site.

* Technical conversation about converting YAML to STEP (ISO 10303-21) files for CAD elements in SKDB, with clarification that geometry is stored in STEP files while YAML handles other metadata.

* Development of installation automation for SKDB dependencies, including PythonOCC, OpenCascade libraries, and other requirements for the hardware package manager.

* Web design discussion comparing minimalist approaches versus "Web 2.0" aesthetics, with debate about prioritizing functionality over visual appeal for the FreeFab.org interface.

* Brief mention of a "GOSH!" (Grounding Open Source Hardware) conference and development of an open source hardware search engine.

* References to 8-bit music collections and sharing of various creative commons music resources.