Why this *IS* related to open source... (Score 2, Insightful)

In response to the many responses criticising the headline for sugesting these problems are due to the system being propietary, you should read the link to the previous slashdot article. These machines have been used before and there were many problems. The manufacturer basically said "we guarantee they work, but we won't tell you how they work and if you try to figure it out you're gonna regret it." the system was broken and people wanted an open review of the system. That review was denied and now it is obvious that it is still broken. Therefore, the fact that the system is proprietary is very relevant to the discussion.