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Because the software/IP isn't owned by the government. I'd personally rather the US government pick the best solution, not the most open source one. I would h
by jpdb 8y ago
Because the software/IP isn't owned by the government.
I'd personally rather the US government pick the best solution, not the most open source one.
I would hope the best solution is open source, but the gov't shouldn't be forced to sacrifice quality.
However, I can agree that any Software/IP developed via public funds should definitely be open source.
- DennisP 8y agoDefine "best." My definition would be something that's not only accurate in most conditions, but lets the accused mount a meaningful defense. Comprehensive testing by an independent lab gets us partway, if all the results are available to the defense, but it's better if we can both do black box testing and examine the code.
- thatcat 8y agoHow should the public verify the government has chosen the best solution if the design of the solution isn't readily available? Depending on your perspective and definition of best, faulty designs that give more favorable results could deliberately be chosen to increase revenue / crime stats.
- jononor 8y agoTrustworthyness is (or maybe should) be an criteria for things being used to provide data for legal matters. Being able to independently verify the device is critical for this, and open-source makes this easier.
- craftyguy 8y ago> I'd personally rather the US government pick the best solution, not the most open source one. I'd personally rather the US government consider trustworthiness, which is only afforded in open source projects, to be an important criteria for "best solution."