On: Microsoft acquires Github

[samlambert]

Here at GitHub, we’re excited for what this acquisition means for the future of software development and open source. We’ll remain focused on putting the developer community first and will stay an open platform to continue to serve developers in all industries.

There has been so much excitement from both sides during this process. Our shared values around empowering developers across the globe made this a natural fit

[jacquesm → samlambert]

> Our shared values around empowering developers across the globe made this a natural fit.

Please. Do you have to start spouting corporate bs right away? I'm happy you guys got your payday but Microsoft and GitHub 'shared values' are so far from each other that I sincerely hope you won't end up regretting this deal in the longer term.

[DoofusOfDeath → samlambert]

> There has been so much excitement from both sides during this process.

Glad you're having fun.

> We’ll remain focused on putting the developer community first and will stay an open platform to continue to serve developers in all industries.

What's your source of that confidence - what MS execs told you? For how long into the future can you personally swear that statement will be true?

> Our shared values around empowering developers across the globe made this a natural fit.

I really hope there's some nuance in that claim. Otherwise I retroactively regret having a paid Github account.

[filomeno → samlambert]

I'm glad you have been so excited during this process, however mine dropped to zero just yesterday. Fortunately, in contrary to most markets dominated by your current owner, this is not a monopoly and we've got plenty of alternatives.