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That's just the inevitable endgame in a capitalistic society. Most startups' end goals at inception are to sell out to a corporation.
I mean that's great but it doesn't stop everyone else from falling for it, and you having to pay the price accordingly.
I just call myself a Luddite at this point. Any technology developed outside of FOSS just completely disinterests me. Everything else is assumed to be malware.
I got into cycling a few years' back. But of course technology is coming for bicycles too and all my riding buddies are just so amped about it and can't understand why I want absolutely nothing to do with it.
Went from e-bike to fixie and ironically enough this isn't a joke. I'm happier and healthier now.
Is also dangerous to associate emerging technology with big tech, sure they make some and sell some at tempting discounted prices BUT they are not the only ones and when aiming so you leave then an open field.
Fortunately, GabeN shows no interest in selling Valve to anyone.
Yeah they're largely an anomaly in that regard.
Most people's goals are to not have to work for a living. Selling a successful startup allows for that to happen. Unfortunately, the startup needs to start making money after someone pays a lot of money for it, and we all know what happens next.