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I made some changes to the file that I think should address the concern here. I know people at the company so I can get them to release the copyright if necessary. Is your real concern that you don't think this image is necessary? As I indicated, rugged modules vary significantly from company to company, and since such information is not detailed in the article, a photo gives the reader a way to see how the ones from PacStar are constructed. This photo is ideal because the modules are in a soldier's hands for context.

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I'm confused by all this. The entire article was supported by references and used neutral wording throughout. Perhaps you could indicate the advertising content and non-neutral wording so I can correct this on future articles. Laplink is a notable software company that does not have a listing currently. The history of the company is interesting and worthy of being on here.Bryawn (talk) 19:24, 30 July 2020 (UTC)Reply

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Were you paid to write Thomas U. Koll? There are some details in the article that are not present in the cited sources. Vexations (talk) 21:06, 25 October 2020 (UTC)Reply

I know Thomas and did this as a favor and he filled in some of the gaps.Bryawn (talk) 02:51, 25 November 2020 (UTC)Reply

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Thanks for your views. The company has been in business for nearly 40 years and is well known across the computer industry. Every single fact in the article was supported by references and the article itself was written in a neutral tone just like thousands of other similar company profiles. If Wikipedia is going to maintain itself as a comprehensive source of information, such articles should be allowed and not randomly deleted.Bryawn (talk) 02:57, 25 November 2020 (UTC)Reply

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