Have an open hardware project that uses USB? Now you can get a VID/PID pair for free from openmoko.org.
Note that your project must be open source to qualify. Not a bad deal considering it eliminates the $2,000 cost of a personal USB vendor ID…
[found on DangerousPrototypes]
About Steve
When it comes to the desktop, Steve is a former Amiga, Windows, and Linux user, and as of six years ago, a die-hard Mac head (who, for once, isn't thinking of changing platforms again any time soon). When it comes to the server, Linux is pretty much the only game he plays. He also enjoys hardware hacking, and shouldn't be allowed near a keyboard after the sun sets (or for that matter, after it rises. Don't say I didn't warn you).