contr47@nosc-tecr.UUCP ("CONTR47") (12/17/86)
re: Karl Nyberg's note and reference to Lt. Col. Courtwright - I wholeheartedly second Karl's note and wish to add some more information. The existence of the software on the repository (e.g.: GKS/Ada) is due to the foresight of Col.'s Whitaker and Greene of WIS/JPMO and the diligent support of Lt. Col. Courtwright. Without their special dedication it would not be there. -The scenario of taking this software, adding value, and commercially exploiting it seems to me analogous to an airplane company taking an airframe developed for the military, adding what the commercial market wants and selling it commercially. I believe the Lear business jet is a fighter airframe. - That is exactly the scenario being taken by the original GKS development team who no longer work for the large contractor who did the development. That includes myself and others who are now in small businesses in Melbourne, Florida.. - I wouldn't use the net for commercial purposes so if you want to know more please call me at (305)984-1986. - regards, sam harbaugh --------------------- ------