This document discusses hacker-spaces and open hardware. It defines a hacker as a "maker, geek, coder, crafter, nerd, artist" who is welcome in hacker spaces. It describes hacker spaces as places for collaboration on projects both big and small, ranging from arts and crafts to science and technology. Several examples of hacker spaces are provided, including Noisebridge which has facilities like an electronics lab, darkroom, library, craft lab, and more advanced tools.