Thread: Goodbye IFI?
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Re: Goodbye IFI?

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Originally Posted by Adam Y. View Post
You do know the definition of the word vex right? The word itself only draws negative connotations that it probably would be a good idea to change the name. Im still slightly confused about why IFI named it vex in the first place.
vex (vks)
tr.v. vexed, vex·ing, vex·es

2. To cause perplexity in; puzzle.
I believe this is the reason. And I agree with Bharat's assessment wondering why FIRST would change the name if changing to another kit was not eminent.

Also this paragraph from the recent correspondence from FIRST to the FVC partners.
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The FIRST Tech Challenge will continue to use the Vex Robotics Design System for this coming season. After registration opens, FIRST will make Vex kits available at a price that only registered FIRST Tech Challenge teams will be able to access. Teams may also use their existing kits from previous years’ competitions. Since FIRST is actively exploring the use of other robotics platforms of similar scale for the FIRST Tech Challenge for future seasons, new teams for the Fall 2007 Season need to recognize that the platform that they purchase now is unlikely to be utilized in future competitions.
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