23 Nov
2002
23 Nov
'02
8:11 a.m.
On Fri, 26 Oct 2001 Michael Nadeau wrote:
Open Channel Software is making old NASA applications
available for
download. There is a fee involved for what's called the NASA Classics
collection, and the goal is to encourage commercial development of the
applications. The list is at http://www.openchannelsoftware.com/NASA_1.html.
I have no connection with OCS or NASA, but just happened to come across a
press release about the offer.
I had not seen Michael's previous posting on
this subject, I just stumbled across this web
page this morning. It appears they want volunteers
to help develop this software.
http://www.openchannelfoundation.org/cosmic/
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Open Channel Publishes the NASA COSMIC Collection
Open Channel Software has entered into an agreement
with the National Technology Transfer Center (NTTC)
to publish the COSMIC software collection. This
collection represents software created by NASA in a
wide range of disciplines including engineering,
chemistry, aerodynamics, and other areas.
Adopt an application!
Many of the COSMIC programs are available for
"adoption". When you adopt an orphaned application
at Open Channel, you agree to moderate user
contributions to the application. You also take over
the maintenance of the site for the application through
our Content Management system. Your name will appear
on the application home page.
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The Moderator Responsibilities
http://www.openchannelfoundation.org/contrib/mod_resp.php
include:
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* Helps Open Channel decide on means of distribution
(free open source, licensed open source, etc.)
* Makes current version of software and documentation
available for download from site, and/or
* Helps Open Channel define and price products offered
for order on the site
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So by adopting one of these programs you may be able to
influence how this software is distributed.
--Doug
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Doug Coward
@ home in Poulsbo, WA
Analog Computer Online Museum and History Center
http://dcoward.best.vwh.net/analog
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