[Elecraft] K2: Firmware Escrow

[Craig Rairdin]

Look, guys, code escrow is a valid discussion topic. I don't care if TenTec
doesn't escrow their code, they should, and that's the point.

I agree when we go off into a discussion of open-source vs. proprietary
trade secrets that it gets a little old (only because I have that discussion
on other lists, too). But it's no worse than a lot of the other noise that
populates this list from time to time. You have to take the good with the
bad. I get tired of posts about whether the S-meter on the K2 is accurate,
whether or not the Rework Eliminators are worthwhile, and how horrible it is
to wind torroids but I know that there are people out there who care about
all that stuff. 99% of what's posted here affects only 1% of the
subscribers. But it's great when a subject comes up where you're one of the
1% for a couple days.

So turn on vacation mode, or turn on digest mode, or just hit delete. About
two more "when will this thread end" posts and there will have been more
complaints about the thread than there were posts on the topic. :-)

Craig
NZ0R

-----Original Message-----
From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mark Bayern
Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2007 5:34 PM
To: John Reiser
Cc: Elecraft; David Woolley
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2: Firmware Escrow


> Am I the only one who finds this entire topic cheeky and tiresome?

Not sure about your definition of 'cheeky' -- but it is tiresome. If
someone is that concerned about future software support, try getting a
radio with out any software.

Maybe they should just buy a Ten-Tec, or an I/Y/K. Those must come
complete code for all the internal processors. <grin>

I'm very happy with Elecraft's support.

Mark  AD5SS



On 6/10/07, John Reiser <reiserj at optonline.net> wrote:
> Am I the only one who finds this entire topic cheeky and tiresome?
>
> John, W2GW
>
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