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		kuschku on Feb 29, 2016 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ground control bids farewell to Philae comet lande... > specify pencils that don't... If the asphalt melts, spec a different mix. And then get a warning from the WTO for unfair practices. Contracts can’t that specific in most places, sadly.

EdHominem on March 1, 2016 [–]

I've seen a process like this that forbids naming brands, etc, but you've always been able to spec standards and performance tests.

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