Regarding TRW's access to low earth orbit telecomm satelites as an example of
defense contractors not using their technology, I get the feeling that the
problem is that the defense division simply is such a different culture that
they view that as out of their turf. It's a corporate culture problem as much
as government ownership issue..
Stephen,
Agreed. Eventually, whether by public pressure, or more likely, budgetary
pressures, a more flexible marketing stance will have to be realized. Or else,
they go the way of other Neanderthal companies. So to speak.
Regards,
John Chang
Technical Support Manager
Scala, Inc.