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This is why we can't have nice things. (lemmy.world)
submitted 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) by to c/programmer_humor@programming.dev
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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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[–] 16 points 8 months ago (1 child)

I stay away from all the micro tech drama and I feel like two years ago, that community was bitching that raspberry pi sold out and everyone should switch to arduino.

I don't have a side. I just pick whatever is easiest to make a emulation station.

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  • [–] 16 points 8 months ago* (2 children)

    RbP created a publicly traded company for their hardware, which is almost-wholly-held by Raspberry Pi Foundation, which is a charity.

    That sort of thing ought not be allowed, ever. It’s similar to the path Arduino took to get here. There are still other competitors, but for the time being I’m happy enough with RbPi’s dirt-cheap microcontrollers. Their mini-PCs are a different story. We’re already seeing enshittification and price gouging there. It’s just a matter of time.

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  • [–] 2 points 8 months ago

    Yeah, I remember when the prices were high for a raspberry pi, I think it was $45, I went on Newegg and found a full size motherboard for $50. I mean, if you are looking for small that's no good, but if cheap was all you were going for at that time, the pi wasn't that great.

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