It's going to be really funny if Microsoft ends up using Open Source software to compete against its proprietary service-based competitors. Sort of like how GCP

It's going to be really funny if Microsoft ends up using Open Source software to compete against its proprietary service-based competitors. Sort of like how GCP runs k8s... you can use the free tool, or you can use the managed service, and the community helps build the thing. In theory, you retain competitive advantage because you have the most expertise in the product. The Googles of the world lose out on professional services, but Microsoft could still make a bundle of money by just consulting on the tools without even managing them. You might even make higher margins by not managing the service.