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Re:Is an open-source pacemaker safer than closed-source? by ctdonath on Friday May 11, 2012 @02:18PM (#3960546)
RMS: The only way I could justify this is if I began developing a free replacement for that very program. It is ok to use a nonfree program for the purpose of developing its free replacement.

Developing a free replacement software for a pacemaker is kinda pointless without the ability for the consumer to reprogram it.

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