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This is why we can't have nice things. (lemmy.world)

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https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/11/arduinos-new-terms-of-service-worries-hobbyists-ahead-of-qualcomm-acquisition/

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[–] psud@aussie.zone 4 points 1 week ago

I think that only happens if you manage to acquire a monopoly and are forced to break up your company - I'm not entirely sure you have to sell parts of it publicly even then

Unless the someone happens to be the owner.