Original post, 7 Jan, 2009
New York Times, Data Analysts Captivated by R’s Power byAshlee Vance.
Key Point
The popularity of R at universities could threaten SAS Institute.
A Controversial Review by Anee Milley from SAS
We have customers who build engines for aircraft. I am happy they are not using freeware when I get on a jet.
7 Jan, 2009, SAS-L
Discussion in SAS-L, the most popular SAS mailing list. Most voices call for the incorporate both R and SAS.
7 Jan, 2009, R-help
Cheer for the victory of R.
8 Jan, 2009, Ashlee Vance‘s blog
R You Ready for R, with lots of comments
9 Jan, 2009, SAS Consulting
9 Jan, 2009, Anee Milley
This Post Is Rated R, stating the viewpoints from SAS about open source software: support and participant.
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