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Microsoft wants to make OS for robots. Should we start an open-source robotics OS NOW??

THIS IS SERIOUS Ok, I know this sounds a bit crazy, but this is a call for ALL open source developers. If Microsoft gets a hold on the market like it did with PC's, we will all have to pay BIG $$ for what they are doing. I don't necessarily dislike Microsoft, but let's face it, they won't just give the OS away. The time is NOW. I think if a unified effort can be made to counteract this NOW, everyone will be a lot better off. Plus, in theory, the more quality developers there are to work on a unified project, the better it will be. It will also be developed FASTER. But, it HAS to be standardized. If ANYONE has any suggestions or an offer of service, feel free to contact me. I will do my best to network people together. this is the news article: http://news.yahoo.com/s/pcworld/20060620/tc_pcworld/126177 terrpic: Thank you. I will certainly check that link out. I am not just talking about programs for robots. I am talking about a standardized operating system. You know, like how MS has done with Windows? This type of thing needs to be pushed into the spotlight so people don't just go swiping up "XP for Bots". Know what I mean?

Public Comments

1. I agree, I don't want the most important part of the robot to be the reset button.
2. Maybe Apple will resolve this issue first.
3. I think there are open source programmes for robots, in fact Beagle that went to mars last year was powered by Linux although it was a failed mission I don't think anything indicated the software was to blame http://www.google.com/search?client=opera&rls=en&q=robots+open+source+software&sourceid=opera&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8 Check this search out, good luck, open source attracts hard workers.