# Key Points from the SKDB and Open Hardware Discussion

• The SKDB (Skill Database) project was discussed as a system for managing hardware designs and dependencies in a distributed manner, similar to how GitHub manages code, with developers debating security concerns about executing potentially malicious code when importing packages.

• Developers explored different distribution models for hardware designs, comparing approaches from Linux kernel development, GitHub's forking model, and Debian's package management to determine the optimal way to handle dependencies while balancing flexibility and security.

• The group discussed "fabonautix," a web platform for sharing hardware designs using Git repositories, with particular focus on authentication systems, package dependencies, and making technical concepts more accessible to non-developers through improved documentation.

• Participants debated implementation details of warning systems in Python code without disrupting execution, specifically regarding ImportWarning implementation in their codebase.

• The conversation included discussion of wearable computing hardware, including the Vuzix VR920 with built-in magnetometer for head tracking, and criticism of industrial design choices in devices like the Kopin Golden-i wearable computer.

• International maker communities were referenced when a Danish hackspace/fablab developer joined the conversation, leading to discussions about automated manufacturing, including LEGO's fully automated factory processes.