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> But then, why would you rewrite from scratch?

Why not? Professionals knowns their tools much better, so they will made better choices in every aspect of project. If you place restrictions on their tools, they will work less efficient, unless you are already professional developer.

> The source (with doc) of a software is a compiled version of business/technical knowledge of the team that developed it and not really that good as a guide to the next team.

Of course. They will ask questions, so somebody from first team should respond to them.



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