Re: Let's be more specific (was: Stupid Shut Cost arguements)

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From: Gary Coffman
Date: Mon, 04 Jan 1993 19:14

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In article <1993Jan2.043524.15196@iti.org> aws@iti.org (Allen W. Sherzer) writes:
>In article <1993Jan1.030602.21051@ke4zv.uucp> gary@ke4zv.UUCP (Gary Coffman) writes:
>
>>Is this relevant? Yes if we want to compare 
>>*vehicles*, no if we want to compare *programs*. It's important to realize 
>>that DC is projected to operate under a completely different set of rules
>>than Shuttle is forced to use. 
>
>Which is indeed half the battle. But since you back Shuttle no matter what
>it costs, I don't see your point.

I back Shuttle because it's flying *now* and nothing else flying *now*
has it's capabilities at *any* price. When that changes, I'll be happy 
to see it retired, but not one second before that.

Gary

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From: gary@ke4zv.uucp (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: Let's be more specific (was: Stupid Shut Cost arguements)
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