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The Linux foundation is like the breast cancer foundation, WWF, and a bunch of other "non profits" that have amazing expenditures in stuff that isn't what people think they do.
I think we need a new foundation that specifically funds Linux development with the large majority of the money they get. Does one already exist? Maybe we could vet it and then plaster it all over the fediverse...
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And of course its you again. Thanks for this well thought out and informative, yet concise comment as always.
😊 thank you for the appreciation and continued polite tone whenever I see your comments.
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You‘re most welcome.