Hi,
The idea of opening up software to any and all comers is a little scary.?
First, in today's digital communications world, if?a company doesn't own and
control the software, then what do you own?? A box with a bunch of electronic
parts in it, I'd say.
Second, if you have open software, warranty and repair issues get very sticky.?
You'd almost need a policy that when somebody modifies the software on their
own, the warranty is void.? In terms of out of warranty repairs, there would be
cases when it would be too much trouble to return the product to optimum
condition.
Third, and most important, people overestimate their knowledge and ability with
software and that leads to trouble very quickly.? I work as a contractor in
computer type jobs.? The world is full of people who think they know what
they're doing when they really don't, including me.? I commonly ask the
question "why in the world did you do THAT?"
Open software is nice in theory but it can lead to real problems.
--Rick
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