Roy Schestowitz <newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> espoused:
> Penguins in space: NASA picks open source for lunar mission
>
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>| According to Popular Mechanics, Ares project manager Steve Cook noted that
>| the specifications for the Ares I design are ?open-source and
>| non-proprietary? in order that other companies can bid on future contracts.
>| The ability to avoid vendor lock-in is a significant argument in favour of the
>| use of open source software for long-term projects, particularly for
>| government agencies.
> `----
>
> http://blogs.the451group.com/opensource/2007/12/13/penguins-in-space-nasa-picks-open-source-for-lunar-mission/
Once again, we see the dangers of vendor lock-in being recognised. In
this case, it's the slowing of technical progress which is being
highlighted.
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