Comment Re:Question: (Score 0) 681
If Microsoft were to allow the governemnt employees involved, witn NDA's, to see the source for said MS products...would
microsoft qualify as "open source?"
No. They would also need to be able to modify the code however they need to fit their particular use. To add/remove functionality(bloat) if they so desire. What good is seeing all of the features/bugs if you can't modify them to fit your specific needs.
No. They would also need to be able to modify the code however they need to fit their particular use. To add/remove functionality(bloat) if they so desire. What good is seeing all of the features/bugs if you can't modify them to fit your specific needs.