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In Australia, the senate vote-counting software is written by the AEC. It's closed source and they've fought FOI requests to get access. All we have been able
by danielheath 4y ago
In Australia, the senate vote-counting software is written by the AEC.
It's closed source and they've fought FOI requests to get access.
All we have been able to find out is that it's written in visual basic 6.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jul/04/aec-threatens-to-have-foi-applicant-declared-vexatious-after-two-requests https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jul/04/aec-threatens-...
- buscoquadnary 4y agoWell you can tell that it isn't an Atlassian product, because you can know the results within a week. If they used an Atlassian product the total count page would return right around the same time the next election started.
- rmason 4y agoWere you aware that Konnech has an Australian subsidiary? It's right on their website. Doesn't mention specific clients there or total number of employees. I am a East Lansing local so I spent some time today on their website ;<). https://konnech.com.au https://konnech.com.au - it appears to not be responding now
- airtonix 4y ago
- CrazyPyroLinux 4y ago> All we have been able to find out is that it's written in visual basic 6. That alone should already tell you everything you need to know...