> The problem with F/OSS in the DoD is supportability. If the software is fielde...

		jimktrains2 on Nov 16, 2016 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: US Navy denies it pirated 550K copies of software,... > The problem with F/OSS in the DoD is supportability. If the software is fielded, there has to be someone (person or company) that's on stand-by that is available to support the product. So, hire someone? This is basically what RedHat does. F/OSS doesn't mean you can't pay people to support it.

Yes and no. Depends on the project's importance and funding. It's always about funding.