# Summary of #hplusroadmap IRC Log (September 10, 2011)

* A discussion about version control systems occurred, with participants debating the merits of SVN versus Git, with AlonzoTG defending SVN's integration with IDEs while others favored Git, highlighting a divide between different developer preferences.

* A user named eudoxia raised a technical concern about strained diamond nanostructures (like those proposed by Merkle/Freitas/Drexler for nanomachinery) potentially collapsing and reforming into less strained shapes, referencing discussions from softmachines.org.

* The conversation touched on "proper passivation" of diamond nanostructures, questioning whether different passivation materials (hydrogen, oxygen, boron) would affect structural stability at low temperatures.

* There was mention of developing git post-receive hooks to render OpenSCAD and Python-based CAD scripts, with plans to host these on a git repository for hardware sharing.

* A user shared a humorous quote criticizing Eric Raymond and Dave Winer for their writing style on the internet, particularly Raymond's "what is a hacker?" essay.

* Discussion about a $2,000 scholarship opportunity occurred, with one user considering submitting a proposal related to AFM/STM (Atomic Force Microscopy/Scanning Tunneling Microscopy) but noting concerns about existing patents making open hardware licenses potentially ineffective.