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"What is Google doing with its open source teams?" Laying them off? It is quite sad to see.

• ipaddr 4y ago
  Really? The open source teams have the best of the best in terms of reputation and quality output often delivering more value and goodwill compared to the traditional marketing department. They should move some of those folks into search..
  • cute_boi 4y ago
    The problem is corporation are blinded by short term revenue over long term investments.
    • andsoitis 4y ago
      What long term revenue stems from open source? I’m not talking about a million her or there. I’m talking about billions of dollars. IBM-style “consulting”?
  • steelframe 4y ago
    > They should move some of those folks into search Given the choice, I know a lot of people deeply involved in the OSS community who would rather leave for another OSS-friendly role at another company rather than get pulled into something that pulls their time and attention away from their OSS activities.