re: 2020 Science

dreamer — Mon, 03 Jul 2006 18:48:26 GMT

Bill: "...and formats, standards, tools, software, etc.) will be the path both science and industry travel on to reach the 2020 vision..."

I think you're right - the open aspect of all of these is crucial to future scientific innovation.

So, you're not a fan of software patents, proprietary file formats or vendor lock-in?

I think you're correct there: proprietary standards are harmful to progress, innovation, software development and the user - the customers!

Hey - not to mention how damaging software patents are, eh? It's great we can count on your support against software patents in Europe (based on your position outlined above) - and support for the removal of 'as such' from Article 52. That way, we won't be restricted by software patents in 2020.

And think of all the money Governments will be able to send towards scientific research and development to futher that vision when they're sure that software patent holders won't be skipping paying hundreds of millions worth of taxes in Ireland, (re. Microsoft's little company: Round Island One ):

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05311/602213.stm

Great news all 'round! :D

We all look forward to your comments :)

d.

re: 2020 Science

orcmid — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 19:26:40 GMT

I tend to cringe when I see allusions to "computational thinking," especially in the simplistic context of "God the computer" and "God the programmer."

Fortunately, that is not what you have in mind here and Jeanette Wing's paper is a great find. I look forward to digesting it more thoroughly.

I must say Port 25 is coming along nicely and am grateful to Sara Ford for her links today. I like the open-minded rational look at openness. And the registration process is one of the simplest and cleanest that I've experienced. It must be the feel and smoothness of it, because there's not a lot to be creative about with name, password, and e-mail.