[TenTec] regarding "open source" in survey

[Kirk.Harding]

Ron,

Couldn't agree with you more.  A good example of the open source concept is
Flex Radio.  Yes I own a Flex 5000A and I also own an Orion II with 3
roofing filters.  I didn't think a receiver could get much better than the
OII but (I think) Flex has made a significant improvement in receiver
capability.  Anyone can contribute to the open source Flex SVN site.  In
doing this and with so many talented people contributing, the Flex just
keeps getting better.  I sure wish TT would incorporate this thinking.  By
the way.  I'm sure there will be disinters! I'm just stating my opinion and
I'm not looking for argument!!

Regards to all,

Kirk, K6KAR
Niceville, FL  

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From: tentec-bounces at contesting.com [mailto:tentec-bounces at contesting.com]
On Behalf Of ron
Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2008 11:22 AM
To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
Subject: Re: [TenTec] regarding "open source" in survey

 I have remained silent but did participate in the survey.

I find the survey sufficient and understand TT approach to such. Merely 
a study to procure interests in possibly designing their next radio(s).

However some have admitted to checking open source/software acceptance 
and rightly so.

To understand open source concept, I refer you to following links 
regarding this subject.
I find open source concept workable and reliable. One only needs to look 
at "Firefox" and "Open Office" among many others among them, Linux. for 
example, has matured into a reliable product used by many agencies, 
corporations, governments, servers Hollywood movie makers and of course 
in homes, as desktop operating system both in this country and across 
the world.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_source

http://www.fsf.org/

http://opensource.nokia.com/

http://radio.linux.org.au/

http://www.linux.com/feature/59958

this should be enough for all to research and go from there ...

73
Ron
"the 516 is a keeper"
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