How the Internet and Free Software Help AM SAT

摘要

Just bow did anyone get anything done before the Internet? It's tempting to ask this question, since our processes have in many cases become very dependent on it. Could we get along without free software? Well, it's certainly possible, but it would cost more money and reduce our capabilities a lot if we tried.I've enjoyed talking about these topics to various folks over the last few years. IVe been a part of the Internet community since long before it was called "the Internet"...and I was helping to write and support free software long before I knew that's what it was called. It's gratifying to see these technologies making a positive difference in the way AMSAT goes about building and operating satellites.I fear this paper leaves as much unsaid as it manages to say...which I suppose is inevitable with technology that is progressing at such a rapid pace. If you're interested, I encourage you to read more about the topics I have touched on...there are lots of excellent documents floating around on the World Wide Web. Launch a browser, query your favourite search engine, and have at it!