Andy You make a lot more sense than some of the children in this group who want to just whine to the FCC and ARRL.
On 7/15/10 6:15 PM, "Andy obrien" <k3uka...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > > > The comment in parenthesis in number 8 are the comments that reflect my view > of why this fine software and mode are not worth the hassle. > > Andy K3UK > > > > On Thu, Jul 15, 2010 at 5:22 PM, Jim, N1SZ <n...@japierson.com> wrote: >> >> >> >> >> >> Dave & All, >> >> No, I was thinking the same thing. Let¹s take a look at some significant >> ³red flags² with the ROS software: >> >> 1.) Special code added in apparent anger to keep critics from using the >> software (although reportedly removed in recent versions) >> >> 2.) Won¹t make the source code open for public inspection (not that it is >> 100% required, but it would allay a lot of concerns about the software) >> >> 3.) Requires Gmail e-mail account and password (giving such things away >> would make any IT security professional lose their mind) is this still the >> case? >> >> 4.) PDF literature provided by Jose had PDF file signatures and ³Authored >> by² signature of another well know digital mode author in Jose¹s own work.. >> I wonder how that happened? >> >> 5.) Automatically sends messages to a hard coded list of servers and >> possibly other places? >> >> 6.) Apparently sends bogus callsigns and spots to various reflectors >> >> 7.) Gives users little if any control over the software¹s spotting to the >> internet >> >> 8.) Now, after ³going away² for a short time, has a new version that if >> you try and defeat the automatic spotting with a firewall, it automatically >> shuts down. (Sounds like a child¹s temper tantrum to me) >> >> >> Well, I¹ve make it known that I¹ve been suspicious of Jose¹s intentions all >> along, but if this all seems ³Normal² to you and doesn¹t bother you. I say >> good luck and press on with your use of ROS. But from my limited >> interactions in the world of IT security, it sure sets off a lot of alarms >> and warning signs to me. >> >> Jim >> N1SZ >> > > > > >
