Dauug | 36 is a transparently functioning, user-constructable, open-source, solder-defined, single-board minicomputer with 36-bit words, paged virtual memory, and preemptive multitasking. These capabilities alone make Dauug | 36 the world’s most advanced transparently functioning architecture, and there are many more advantages we can’t mention on this nontechnical page.
Dauug | 36 is only appropriate for select applications where performance, size, cost, and energy use are much less critical than absolute security and accountability. Its design is principally motivated by the needs of privacy seekers and critical infrastructure. We seek to protect:
As a publicly supported nonprofit organization, The Dauug House is not here to manufacture or sell anything. We give away all of our intellectual property, to everyone, free of charge. Anyone skilled in the art is free to build and use our technology as they deem best, and those who are not prepared to build their own machines are free to select any builder they wish.
We look forward to when an eighth-grader with a web browser and a debit card will be able to build her own minicomputer. The least expensive time in history to build computers “the hard way”—
Dauug | 36 doesn’t have a microprocessor (or anything resembling one) anywhere in the design. This rules out being a microcomputer, which is a critical distinction for security. The term “solder-defined computer” is appropriate, but requires a precise definition such as in this dissertation (page 23). The word “minicomputer” is a good compromise for nontechnical or informal use.
The architecture is not ready to build working machines. Most of Dauug | 36’s design, especially the central processing unit, runs fine in simulation. But the computer will not power up successfully in its current form, nor is there any means to attach devices or transfer information. Closing these two gaps is Alpha Dauug’s present technical focus. Our documentation website 36.dauug.org has a more technical breakdown.
If you’re a U.S. taxpayer and you itemize deductions, we can’t make any assurance as to tax treatment of 2025 donations. IRS has our application for exempt status and our $600 to read it, but these applications generally take more than 200 days for IRS to process. Moreover, there is no guarantee IRS will accept an application without further clarifications or corrections.
If and when IRS issues The Dauug House a favorable determination letter, our exempt status will be retroactive to our formation date, which is April 29, 2025. This in principle could make your donation tax deductible; however, this information may not be available before you must file your return. The earliest we think we may hear back from IRS is January 2026. Moreover, tax law is a complex art, and you should know your standing well or check with your tax professional if you are considering claiming a deduction.
We hope for contributions of $35,000 in 2025, $175,000 in 2026, and $180,000 in 2027. A breakdown of anticipated expenses is on IRS Form 1023 at page 13. We are just now starting on our 2025 goal.