Re:Getting a scientific prize for open-source software
by chrisseaton on Sunday December 01, 2019 @08:23PM
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> We're talking past each other. Openness in methods has been around in the physical and biological sciences for a very long time.
You're listing a lot of reasons why you think it's not worth it!
> Reverse engineering a piece of purchased equipment to publish its BoM now becomes a required part of scientific publication?
No, you mis-read me. I said if it's an existing piece of equipment just say you used that piece of equipment.
We're talking past each other. Openness in methods has been around in the physical and biological sciences for a very long time.
> Well if bills of materials are available for your components themselves then you don't need to break them down yourself.
Reverse engineering a piece of purchased equipment to publish its BoM now becomes a required part of scientific publication? Or, expecting a manufacturer to provide it and authorize it for general release? I don't think that's realistic.