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To: 4Speed; Golden Eagle
Now the Military is another Issue...They have good Sofware....written by Contractors

GE, here's an aspect you might be interested in. FYI, there is no requirement under any open source license to release such software to the public. Even dingbat Stallman doesn't have a problem with custom-written software remaining closed.

33 posted on 03/06/2009 9:24:54 AM PST by antiRepublicrat (Sacred cows make the best hamburger.)
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To: antiRepublicrat

More likely is they start requiring selection of open source products for critical government programs, including defense, where the source code is released under a license that allows infinite copy and distribution after a single purchase by anyone:

http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Concurrents_Redhawk_Linux_Selected_For_THAAD_Missile_Defense_Program.html


41 posted on 03/06/2009 1:11:42 PM PST by Golden Eagle (In God We Trust)
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