In part one [1] of this two-part open-source series, we explored the definition and certifications available for open-source electronic software and hardware, as well as some of the successful development and education hardware products. In this second article, we will analyze the value of open-source solutions to the electronics market, look at trends such as closed-source hardware in combination with open-source solutions, and examine the viability of using open-source hardware (OSHW) in commercial products.