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Open Source... Mining?

Posted by michael on from the somebody-light-this-monkey dept.

farrellj writes "In mining, geophysical data is the "source code" of the industry, and is usually guarded as closely as Microsoft guards their source code for their programs, sometimes even more so. But one Canadian mining company opened up their data, and reaped the rewards of Open Source in higher profits. Read all about it at: FastCompany. NOTE: Originally seen on Linux Today."

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  1. Re:Hrm by Cave+Dweller · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Pfft :P
    At least when a Linux bug is spotted, it gets shot on the spot, and doesnt get exploited for months until MS releases a patch/service pack.

    But enough flamewars.