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To avoid the Osborne effect, they could simply have produced new versions and only open the source once released. That's not the real problem. I guess it was
by jacknews 12y ago
To avoid the Osborne effect, they could simply have produced new versions and only open the source once released.
That's not the real problem. I guess it was a combination of chinese knockoffs and stratasys proprietary instincts.
In any case, IMHO, the layoffs are a result of losing the open community, which is now being serviced by true open-source proponents like Aleph with their excellent Lulzbot printers.
- hugs 12y agoYup, I only buy LulzBot printers (I own 3 now), pretty much a direct result of MakerBot's decision to go closed.
- simcop2387 12y agoJust got a taz 5 a few days ago. Been really impressed with them. I still don't have the bed fully level but the PEI surface has been wonderful compared to everything else i've ever used. it's like it's a completely different kind of machine. I looked at them for the same reason, open source but they really deliver on the actual product. my only complaint is one i'm going to fix myself if i can't find any other way. the LCD is bright at night when printing in the dark.
- kreitje 12y agoIf you are around northern Colorado, they give tours of their place.