DonWito

Yes. It gives them leverage when working on standard specs. And it can lead to stagnation. The latter didn’t happen yet, but they already tried to push their agenda multiple times already.

Nix is amazing. I’m using nix btw 🤣 on my steam deck 😃

You’re the exception, not the majority. I think we can safely ASSume that 90% of people won’t do it. Sad reality…

It’s about having CC on file. He wants to create a mega app and needs to be able to charge users to do that. It’s that simple.

I agree, I am certain that there are thousands of great and passionate about FOSS people there. I’m just not that certain about IBM ;) It’s still probably better place to work at than most.

All in all, I am only saying that the fact that somebody cites “personal reasons” doesn’t mean there are no other factors at play.

You shouldn’t burn bridges when leaving even the shittiest employer. So personal reasons it is. We will never know what the truth is ;)