Closed-source considered harmful (was: JavaScript considered harmful)

[Oleg Broytmann]

On Tue, Jan 08, 2002 at 11:21:55AM -0800, Cliff Wells wrote:
> 3.  Cars are inherently open-source: anyone with knowledge and tools can
> work on them.

   Not only can - he *allows* to. Freedom, freedom, freedom!

> 5.  Installing a new stereo doesn't require upgrading your entire car.

   What is more, you can install a player produced by a different company.
Open standards!

> *Don't start Oleg!

   I saw it too late :)))

Oleg.
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