They mean it would harm their competitiveness.
As in, “We’d be less competitive if you switch to a competitor” (in this case FOSS).
Comment on Google criticizes Europe's plan to adopt free software
FlashMobOfOne@lemmy.world 4 days ago
The company warned that Brussels’ policies aimed at reducing dependence on American tech companies could harm competitiveness.
Just what I’d expect a monopoly to say.
Fuck you. Alphabet.
They mean it would harm their competitiveness.
As in, “We’d be less competitive if you switch to a competitor” (in this case FOSS).
I’ve reached the point in my life where I find this more arousing than booba
But also:
Google is still up 100% from where it was may last year, even taking that drop into account.
Ohh, beautiful!
“well yes you actually need to stay dependent on us to be competitive” -fucking ridiculous
cideyav138@lemmy.ml 4 days ago
Increased competition from open source alternatives harms competitiveness? By forcing them to compete and maybe actually innovate?