Exciting EU study on open source software:
> strongly contributes to GDP
> avoids vendor lock-in
> reduces costs & maintenance
> drives state-of-the-art tech
> fosters competition, interoperability & tech-neutrality
Sure. It's not like Big Tech would spend millions each year to influence EU institutions:
> Google: €5.8 million
> Facebook: €5.5 million
> Microsoft: €5.3 million
> Apple: €3.5 million
https://techcrunch.com/2021/08/31/us-giants-top-tech-industrys-100m-a-year-lobbying-blitz-in-eu/
@don_atoms [Anakin meme] So they're gonna fund it, right?