The Cloud and Open Source Powder Keg(redmonk.com) |
The Cloud and Open Source Powder Keg(redmonk.com) |
Where will this end? On the one side, the cloud providers have all the money and can support the forks. On the other hand, if cloud providers continue to do this, there won't be any VC funded open source companies built in the future, which is like the cloud providers eating their seed corn (because the open source companies like Elasticsearch prove out a market, undercut proprietary systems, and basically do market research for the cloud providers).
Which company would be least hurt by the nuclear option being used on all sides and has piles of cash to redevelop everything in house? My guess is Apple.