Survey: Developers Feeling Regarding Microsoft`s GitHub Acquisition

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It was a sad feeling (as a user and fan) that Microsoft acquired <a href="https://github.com/" target="_blank">GitHub</a>, even though they paid a big check of $7bn! The first reason for my sadness is that, being one of the darlings of developer centric tools used by over 20 million developers, I feel it was better for the developer community if GitHub stayed independent from big software vendors. The second reason is that this acquisition just reinforces the monopoly held by big tech companies such as Microsoft who use their vast cash reserves and distribution power to get rid of startups, that one day could compete with them on certain verticals. Of course Microsoft is not the only big tech company doing this, and to be honest I admire some of the steps taken by Satya Nadella regarding a more open Microsoft since taking over as CEO. Better than Mr. Ballmer for sure!