How the Google-Microsoft conflict could hit open source

“The continuing conflict between Google and China, which may be
a proxy for deeper conflicts over economics and values, could
easily impact open source.

“That’s because Google has become the U.S. company most
identified with open source development. Google’s Android phones
are mainly made in China — like nearly all phones.

“Google insists its pull-out won’t impact Android, but can we
really be certain? Can Google really be certain?”

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