[nathanww]

Going slightly off-topic:

The GDC's job is to make a good game, and then ensure that it is played in a safe and fair manner be revising rules and issuing advisories. Most of the restricitons they've placed on the control system(like the non-use of break/coast switching, the serial port, or additional network hardware doesn't fall into these categories, since none of this stuff is going to be able to override and emergency stop command in the FPGA if an emergency were to occur, and it can be regulated under all of the existing rules for budget, COTS items, etc.

I'm fine if the GDC wants to say that they won't offer support for problems in certain functions--but finding and repairing bugs is the TEAM'S responsibility, and this Apple-like attitude really seems contrary to FIRST's spirit of innovation