Re:Remember that $86M license plate scanner I replicated? I ...
by Aeolun on Wednesday October 25, 2017 @06:21AM
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> It's better to get something that works and is mostly supported
But a lot of companies fail at even this basic test. It doesn't work, and it's unsupported. Meanwhile, they're getting paid more to 'fix' it while making the users run around in circles.
Re:Remember that $86M license plate scanner I replicated? I ...
by mi100hael on Wednesday October 25, 2017 @03:28PM
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Sure, but imagine how much worse things would be if the bar were lower. Govt contracts always bring out the leeches - it's not unique to software contracts.
But a lot of companies fail at even this basic test. It doesn't work, and it's unsupported. Meanwhile, they're getting paid more to 'fix' it while making the users run around in circles.