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Public inspection of software controlling machine:
No, Software controlling machines should not be offered for public inspection for different aspects.
- Most of the companies would miss their competitive benefits because the software’s are viewed by the competitors also.
- The company who spent more money and time to develop the software is wasted one who copies the software freely...
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