I tend to agree with Rick. Being that many folks have problems operating or
adjusting the parameters of the Orion series of radios, the idea of having
the software open for "tinkering" is well..........beyond description.
73
Bob, K4TAX
----- Original Message -----
From: <wo8l@aol.com>
To: <TenTec@contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2007 8:01 AM
Subject: [TenTec] Technical Correspondence
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
?? WO8L
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