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That sounds quite optimistic. It doesn't take complete blocking before there are significant implications. There are many aspects to consider, from more frictio
by openrisk 2y ago
That sounds quite optimistic. It doesn't take complete blocking before there are significant implications. There are many aspects to consider, from more friction in getting access to distribution channels to the more fundamental "forking" of initiatives and visions. This might be already happening to some degree but is hard to quantify.
- The_Colonel 2y ago> It doesn't take complete blocking before there are significant implications. Mostly for consumers. Advanced users in e.g. China (likely in Russia as well) use VPNs routinely already. > from more friction in getting access to distribution channels to the more fundamental "forking" of initiatives and visions What's in it for the devs/companies to fork just because of the geopolitical situation? A fork means more work, more costs. In some cases, like the Linux kernel, Russian companies (Baikal) are forced to fork, but I don't seem them doing this on a massive scale for projects where they don't have to. I think there is some parallel development going on in China, but that's more because of the language/cultural barrier and has always been so, so I don't expect a major change.