Getting a Linux friendly driver for a crafting machine like the CriCut or a Brother CNC sewing machine would be a nice development in the fabbing world. Having Linus Torvalds write it? Excellent news indeed.
Linus wrote software that eases the the proprietary pains of one machine (The comments on the post are very useful as well). It is an exciting step forward for a tech luminary to shed a bit of light on this technology that while niche, represents a growing part of a $30B market. Bits and atoms are colliding with increasing frequency and not just at MIT’s Media lab. Millions of personal fabrication machines are being used in the suburbs for humble arts and crafts projects (and some other interesting applications). Almost all of them are burdened with terrible software and present an excellent opportunity for any entrepreneurs frustrated from chasing the mirage of music start up millions or creating the next “Big” Twitter app.
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