Precisely. Open source software has its place in situations where the
participants are technically qualified. However, I can't imagine
Elecraft tech support attempting to field the multitude of problems
reported from multiple platforms, coded by others, many who are anonymous.
I still don't understand the reference to "Elecraft controlling my
radio." The Elecraft utilities are convenient interfaces into all the
things I can configure with my Elecraft radios. The utility does
nothing unless I tell it to, and what I tell it is between me and my radios.
73,
Fred K6DGW
- Sparks NV DM09dn
- Northern California Contest Club
- CU in the Cal QSO Party 7-8 Oct 2017
- www.cqp.org
On 12/16/2016 2:00 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
Bill,
I think there is a big "NOT" missing from your post.
How could Elecraft control and provide support for code of each user's
'invention'.
Elecraft support has enough problems with support for the major OS
platforms and users who have trouble using those OS platforms - for
instance needing Elecraft support to help them with downloading and
installing the Utility programs and help in downloading firmware. Yes,
it happens.
With open source, it would be chaotic for users who are not "computer
smart" and not conversant with computer lingo.
73,
Don W3FPR
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