# Key Points from #hplusroadmap IRC Discussions

• Participants compared version control systems (Git, Bazaar, Mercurial), debating whether Ubuntu's development of Bazaar represented "Not Invented Here" syndrome or addressed legitimate functional needs different from Git.

• An H+ Magazine article titled "Hackerspace in Your Garage: Downloading DIY Hardware Over the Web" discussed digital sharing of hardware designs, similar to the SKDB concept, generating significant discussion among channel members.

• A user sought technical advice for efficiently creating 2500 1mm holes in a PCB for a gas electron multiplier project, with suggestions ranging from CNC milling to water jet cutting and commercial PCB manufacturing services.

• Discussions of microfluidics technology included mention of a modular platform combining electroporator, cell-sorter, and microscope functionality, with debate about the importance of open-source licensing for such technologies.

• 3D printing was a major topic, with specific discussions about RepRap parts sourcing and the potential for local hackerspaces to acquire high-resolution 3D printers based on community interest.

• Participants proposed engaging local high school shop classes in 3D printing initiatives, showing interest in educational outreach for maker technologies.

• Resources shared included gapminder.org for data visualization, an article about 4-base pair codons in synthetic biology, and information about open-source hardware manufacturing.