<p>Ben<br>
> > > Given the time frame when the specs on these were nailed down, I wonder if<br>
> > > the version of vxworks is vulnerable to the root exploit via the wide open<br>
> > > management port? :)<br>
> ><br>
> > Why don't you drop by and check the port on it. :)<br>
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> I look forward to the day that that option exists!<br>
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I actually don't think that will happen in our life time if ever.</p>
<p>It took USA back 2.5 billion dollars to deliver curiosity. If you were to deliver a human one way like curiosity , it would easily cost at least 10 times more as a lot safety features and survival weight will need to be deployed. </p>
<p>If you try to organize for a return trip, the financial implications start looking scarcely. That and the risk of it failing despite all that preparation. </p>
<p>If you look at the financial health of most countries across the globe now, its not hard to see why I think we can't obsorb such a financial weight. And frankly I think its not worth it, robots are far more effective in these kind of missions.</p>
<p>William <br>
> Thanks<br>
> -Ben<br>
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