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Re: Open source?
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lugnet.robotics
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Thu, 2 Nov 2006 14:23:40 GMT
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At 08:41 AM 11/2/06, John Hansen wrote:
> In lugnet.robotics, Ross Crawford wrote:
> > In lugnet.robotics, John Hansen wrote:
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> > > I suspect that the firmware sourcecode will be released very • soon. Once it is I
> > > think that non-open source solutions will quickly fade into obscurity.
> >
> > Not sure I agree with that sentiment - I think there will always be a place
> > closed-source programming environments, as long as they provide quality
> > solutions with useful features, and good support.
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> I am not wishing that they fade into obscurity. I just will be extremely
> surprised if they don't.
Who cares?
Years ago, we saw many IDEs for the RCX come and go. I suspect for
most people, it was a chance to play with programming and LEGO at the
same time. A challenge to one's self to see if it "can be done". I
doubt any of these were attempts to conquer the world, become famous,
or get rich.
Personally, I've already made several NXT programming tools which
will never see the light of day outside my LEGO workshop. I've made
them because I enjoy the challenge, and I won't publish them, because
I don't think people will find them useful.
> Already a single not very bright individual with no monetary funds, working in
> his spare time has produced an open source IDE that is 10-times better than
> current proprietary alternatives.
It's fine that you have this opinion of yourself, and your
software. However, it's possible people feel different about the software.
> Before long there simply won't be a reason to pay for an alternate
> firmware and
> a second-rate development environment.
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> John Hansen
It's unfortunate that you choose the same path as many politicians,
and resort to saying so many bad things about the work others have
done. I believe you would earn a great deal more respect by trying
to point out some good work you've done.
Steve
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