Openmoko survey results

Field summary for Q4.0
I enjoy being part of this community.
Answer Count Percentage
Strongly disagree (SD) 2 1.55%  
Disagree (D) 0 0.00%  
Neutral (M) 9 6.98%  
Agree (A) 38 29.46%  
Strongly agree (SA) 45 34.88%  
No answer 3 2.33%  
Non completed 32 24.81%  

Field summary for Q4.1
My involvement in the community has a special meaning to me.
Answer Count Percentage
Strongly disagree (SD) 2 1.55%  
Disagree (D) 3 2.33%  
Neutral (M) 22 17.05%  
Agree (A) 45 34.88%  
Strongly agree (SA) 19 14.73%  
No answer 6 4.65%  
Non completed 32 24.81%  

Field summary for Q4.2
I really care about the fate of the project.
Answer Count Percentage
Strongly disagree (SD) 0 0.00%  
Disagree (D) 1 0.78%  
Neutral (M) 7 5.43%  
Agree (A) 40 31.01%  
Strongly agree (SA) 47 36.43%  
No answer 2 1.55%  
Non completed 32 24.81%  

Field summary for Q4.3
Sometimes I have mixed feelings about continuing with my contributions.
Answer Count Percentage
Strongly disagree (SD) 6 4.65%  
Disagree (D) 23 17.83%  
Neutral (M) 35 27.13%  
Agree (A) 21 16.28%  
Strongly agree (SA) 3 2.33%  
No answer 9 6.98%  
Non completed 32 24.81%  

Field summary for Q4.4:
On average how many hours per week are you currently active in the project community?
Calculation Result
Count 91
Sum 606.5
Standard deviation 6.55
Average 6.66
Minimum 0
1st Quartile (Q1) 2
2nd quartile (Median) 4
3rd Quartile (Q3) 10
Maximum 30
Field summary for Q4.5:
How long have you been active in the project? (please specify number of months)
Calculation Result
Count 92
Sum 1092
Standard deviation 6.82
Average 11.87
Minimum 0
1st quartile (Q1) 12
2nd quartile (Median) 12
3rd quartile (Q3) 14
Maximum 36
Field summary for Q4.6
How would you describe your position in the project?
Answer Count Percentage
Project leader 2 1.55%  
Core team 1 0.78%  
Communit 52 40.31%  
End use 35 27.13%  
Other 3 2.33%  
No answer 4 3.10%  
Non completed 32 24.81%  

Field summary for Q1.1a(SW)
I have complete access to the projects' internal documentation.Remark: Please fill out for software and hardware.
[Software (source code)]
Answer Count Percentage
Strongly disagree (SD) 1 0.78%  
Disagree (D) 1 0.78%  
Neutral (M) 1 0.78%  
Agree (A) 13 10.08%  
Strongly agree (SA) 71 55.04%  
No answer 3 2.33%  
Non completed 39 30.23%  

Field summary for Q1.1a(HW)
I have complete access to the projects' internal documentation.Remark: Please fill out for software and hardware.
[Hardware (interfaces, schematics, etc.)]
Answer Count Percentage
Strongly disagree (SD) 0 0.00%  
Disagree (D) 2 1.55%  
Neutral (M) 4 3.10%  
Agree (A) 20 15.50%  
Strongly agree (SA) 56 43.41%  
No answer 8 6.20%  
Non completed 39 30.23%  

Field summary for Q1.1b(SW)
I have complete access to third parties' documentation.
[Software (source code)]
Answer Count Percentage
Strongly disagree (SD) 5 3.88%  
Disagree (D) 13 10.08%  
Neutral (M) 24 18.60%  
Agree (A) 19 14.73%  
Strongly agree (SA) 15 11.63%  
No answer 14 10.85%  
Non completed 39 30.23%  

Field summary for Q1.1b(HW)
I have complete access to third parties' documentation.
[Hardware (interfaces, schematics, etc.)]
Answer Count Percentage
Strongly disagree (SD) 8 6.20%  
Disagree (D) 15 11.63%  
Neutral (M) 29 22.48%  
Agree (A) 11 8.53%  
Strongly agree (SA) 5 3.88%  
No answer 22 17.05%  
Non completed 39 30.23%  

Field summary for Q1.2(SW)
It is easy to gain access to the available information.
[Software source code]
Answer Count Percentage
Strongly disagree (SD) 3 2.33%  
Disagree (D) 2 1.55%  
Neutral (M) 5 3.88%  
Agree (A) 36 27.91%  
Strongly agree (SA) 40 31.01%  
No answer 4 3.10%  
Non completed 39 30.23%  

Field summary for Q1.2(HW)
It is easy to gain access to the available information.
[Hardware documentation]
Answer Count Percentage
Strongly disagree (SD) 3 2.33%  
Disagree (D) 1 0.78%  
Neutral (M) 11 8.53%  
Agree (A) 34 26.36%  
Strongly agree (SA) 30 23.26%  
No answer 11 8.53%  
Non completed 39 30.23%  

Field summary for Q1.3(SW)
The provided information is useful.
[Software source code easy-to-read]
Answer Count Percentage
Strongly disagree (SD) 1 0.78%  
Disagree (D) 2 1.55%  
Neutral (M) 16 12.40%  
Agree (A) 38 29.46%  
Strongly agree (SA) 17 13.18%  
No answer 16 12.40%  
Non completed 39 30.23%  

Field summary for Q1.3(HW)
The provided information is useful.
[Hardware documentation well written]
Answer Count Percentage
Strongly disagree (SD) 1 0.78%  
Disagree (D) 3 2.33%  
Neutral (M) 17 13.18%  
Agree (A) 24 18.60%  
Strongly agree (SA) 10 7.75%  
No answer 35 27.13%  
Non completed 39 30.23%  

Field summary for Q1.4(SW)
It is sometimes difficult to contribute due to missing information.
[Software]
Answer Count Percentage
Strongly disagree (SD) 2 1.55%  
Disagree (D) 22 17.05%  
Neutral (M) 15 11.63%  
Agree (A) 35 27.13%  
Strongly agree (SA) 4 3.10%  
No answer 12 9.30%  
Non completed 39 30.23%  

Field summary for Q1.4(HW)
It is sometimes difficult to contribute due to missing information.
[Hardware]
Answer Count Percentage
Strongly disagree (SD) 1 0.78%  
Disagree (D) 13 10.08%  
Neutral (M) 20 15.50%  
Agree (A) 17 13.18%  
Strongly agree (SA) 1 0.78%  
No answer 38 29.46%  
Non completed 39 30.23%  

Field summary for Q1.5(SW)
The amount of available information and its quality is important to me.
[Software]
Answer Count Percentage
Strongly disagree (SD) 0 0.00%  
Disagree (D) 1 0.78%  
Neutral (M) 4 3.10%  
Agree (A) 27 20.93%  
Strongly agree (SA) 50 38.76%  
No answer 8 6.20%  
Non completed 39 30.23%  

Field summary for Q1.5(HW)
The amount of available information and its quality is important to me.
[Hardware]
Answer Count Percentage
Strongly disagree (SD) 0 0.00%  
Disagree (D) 1 0.78%  
Neutral (M) 10 7.75%  
Agree (A) 27 20.93%  
Strongly agree (SA) 32 24.81%  
No answer 20 15.50%  
Non completed 39 30.23%  

Field summary for Q1.6(SW)
Based on your previous experience, to what extent does the amount and quality of available information meet your expectations?
[Software]
Answer Count Percentage
0 - 25% 1 0.78%  
25 - 50% 6 4.65%  
50 - 75% 17 13.18%  
75 - 100% 44 34.11%  
> 100% 10 7.75%  
No answer 12 9.30%  
Non completed 39 30.23%  

Field summary for Q1.6(HW)
Based on your previous experience, to what extent does the amount and quality of available information meet your expectations?
[Hardware]
Answer Count Percentage
0 - 25% 0 0.00%  
25 - 50% 2 1.55%  
50 - 75% 18 13.95%  
75 - 100% 25 19.38%  
> 100% 13 10.08%  
No answer 32 24.81%  
Non completed 39 30.23%  

Field summary for Q2.1(SW)
Community members can publish patches or suggest small changes.
[Software]
Answer Count Percentage
Strongly disagree (SD) 2 1.55%  
Disagree (D) 1 0.78%  
Neutral (M) 1 0.78%  
Agree (A) 19 14.73%  
Strongly agree (SA) 63 48.84%  
No answer 1 0.78%  
Non completed 42 32.56%  

Field summary for Q2.1(HW)
Community members can publish patches or suggest small changes.
[Hardware]
Answer Count Percentage
Strongly disagree (SD) 2 1.55%  
Disagree (D) 0 0.00%  
Neutral (M) 7 5.43%  
Agree (A) 28 21.71%  
Strongly agree (SA) 33 25.58%  
No answer 17 13.18%  
Non completed 42 32.56%  

Field summary for Q2.2(SW)
The community can significantly influence the development.
[Software]
Answer Count Percentage
Strongly disagree (SD) 1 0.78%  
Disagree (D) 1 0.78%  
Neutral (M) 2 1.55%  
Agree (A) 17 13.18%  
Strongly agree (SA) 66 51.16%  
No answer 0 0.00%  
Non completed 42 32.56%  

Field summary for Q2.2(HW)
The community can significantly influence the development.
[Hardware]
Answer Count Percentage
Strongly disagree (SD) 0 0.00%  
Disagree (D) 4 3.10%  
Neutral (M) 15 11.63%  
Agree (A) 26 20.16%  
Strongly agree (SA) 31 24.03%  
No answer 11 8.53%  
Non completed 42 32.56%  

Field summary for Q2.3(SW)
Contributions from the developer community are highly welcome to be included in official releases.
[Software]
Answer Count Percentage
Strongly disagree (SD) 1 0.78%  
Disagree (D) 1 0.78%  
Neutral (M) 3 2.33%  
Agree (A) 21 16.28%  
Strongly agree (SA) 57 44.19%  
No answer 4 3.10%  
Non completed 42 32.56%  

Field summary for Q2.3(HW)
Contributions from the developer community are highly welcome to be included in official releases.
[Hardware]
Answer Count Percentage
Strongly disagree (SD) 0 0.00%  
Disagree (D) 2 1.55%  
Neutral (M) 21 16.28%  
Agree (A) 17 13.18%  
Strongly agree (SA) 25 19.38%  
No answer 22 17.05%  
Non completed 42 32.56%  

Field summary for Q2.4(SW)
It is important to me that the developer community can actively participate and influence the development.
[Software]
Answer Count Percentage
Strongly disagree (SD) 1 0.78%  
Disagree (D) 0 0.00%  
Neutral (M) 1 0.78%  
Agree (A) 21 16.28%  
Strongly agree (SA) 63 48.84%  
No answer 1 0.78%  
Non completed 42 32.56%  

Field summary for Q2.4(HW)
It is important to me that the developer community can actively participate and influence the development.
[Hardware]
Answer Count Percentage
Strongly disagree (SD) 0 0.00%  
Disagree (D) 1 0.78%  
Neutral (M) 8 6.20%  
Agree (A) 25 19.38%  
Strongly agree (SA) 40 31.01%  
No answer 13 10.08%  
Non completed 42 32.56%  

Field summary for Q2.5(SW)
If you think of the extent to which you can participate and influence the development, to what degree does this meet your expectations?
[Software]
Answer Count Percentage
0 - 25% 3 2.33%  
25 - 50% 2 1.55%  
50 - 75% 7 5.43%  
75 - 100% 46 35.66%  
> 100% 19 14.73%  
No answer 10 7.75%  
Non completed 42 32.56%  

Field summary for Q2.5(HW)
If you think of the extent to which you can participate and influence the development, to what degree does this meet your expectations?
[Hardware]
Answer Count Percentage
0 - 25% 6 4.65%  
25 - 50% 7 5.43%  
50 - 75% 7 5.43%  
75 - 100% 21 16.28%  
> 100% 14 10.85%  
No answer 32 24.81%  
Non completed 42 32.56%  

Field summary for Q3.1(SW)
One can self-assemble and -produce all open components of the product.
[Software components]
Answer Count Percentage
Strongly disagree (SD) 2 1.55%  
Disagree (D) 4 3.10%  
Neutral (M) 7 5.43%  
Agree (A) 12 9.30%  
Strongly agree (SA) 60 46.51%  
No answer 0 0.00%  
Non completed 44 34.11%  

Field summary for Q3.1(HW)
One can self-assemble and -produce all open components of the product.
[Hardware components]
Answer Count Percentage
Strongly disagree (SD) 17 13.18%  
Disagree (D) 11 8.53%  
Neutral (M) 23 17.83%  
Agree (A) 7 5.43%  
Strongly agree (SA) 12 9.30%  
No answer 15 11.63%  
Non completed 44 34.11%  

Field summary for Q3.2(SW)
One can obtain all closed components of the product.
[Software components]
Answer Count Percentage
Strongly disagree (SD) 5 3.88%  
Disagree (D) 9 6.98%  
Neutral (M) 8 6.20%  
Agree (A) 14 10.85%  
Strongly agree (SA) 20 15.50%  
No answer 29 22.48%  
Non completed 44 34.11%  

Field summary for Q3.2(HW)
One can obtain all closed components of the product.
[Hardware components]
Answer Count Percentage
Strongly disagree (SD) 8 6.20%  
Disagree (D) 15 11.63%  
Neutral (M) 12 9.30%  
Agree (A) 13 10.08%  
Strongly agree (SA) 8 6.20%  
No answer 29 22.48%  
Non completed 44 34.11%  

Field summary for Q3.4(SW)
The possibility for self-assembly is important to me.
[Software]
Answer Count Percentage
Strongly disagree (SD) 0 0.00%  
Disagree (D) 4 3.10%  
Neutral (M) 12 9.30%  
Agree (A) 27 20.93%  
Strongly agree (SA) 42 32.56%  
No answer 0 0.00%  
Non completed 44 34.11%  

Field summary for Q3.4(HW)
The possibility for self-assembly is important to me.
[Hardware]
Answer Count Percentage
Strongly disagree (SD) 8 6.20%  
Disagree (D) 17 13.18%  
Neutral (M) 26 20.16%  
Agree (A) 14 10.85%  
Strongly agree (SA) 10 7.75%  
No answer 10 7.75%  
Non completed 44 34.11%  

Field summary for Q3.5(SW)
Based on your personal experience, to what degree does the possibility for self-assembly meet your expectations?
[Software]
Answer Count Percentage
0 - 25% 2 1.55%  
25 - 50% 3 2.33%  
50 - 75% 11 8.53%  
75 - 100% 39 30.23%  
> 100% 19 14.73%  
No answer 11 8.53%  
Non completed 44 34.11%  

Field summary for Q3.5(HW)
Based on your personal experience, to what degree does the possibility for self-assembly meet your expectations?
[Hardware]
Answer Count Percentage
0 - 25% 5 3.88%  
25 - 50% 4 3.10%  
50 - 75% 12 9.30%  
75 - 100% 22 17.05%  
> 100% 8 6.20%  
No answer 34 26.36%  
Non completed 44 34.11%  

Field summary for Q5.1:
How old are you?
Calculation Result
Count 84
Sum 2504
Standard deviation 8.77
Average 29.81
Minimum 18
1st quartile (Q1) 23
2nd quartile (Median) 27.5
3rd quartile (Q3) 35
Maximum 53
Field summary for Q5.2
Your gender is
Answer Count Percentage
Female (F) 1 0.78%  
Male (M) 84 65.12%  
No answer 0 0.00%  
Non completed 44 34.11%  

Field summary for Q5.3
Highest educational degree
Answer Count Percentage
High school or less 15 11.63%  
Bachelor degree or some colleg 27 20.93%  
Master's or diploma degree 37 28.68%  
PhD degree or doctorate 5 3.88%  
No answer 1 0.78%  
Non completed 44 34.11%  

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