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[–] [email protected] 16 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (3 children)

Let's explore the scenarios

Scenario 1: GitLab is acquired by Google

Scenario 2: GitLab is acquired by Apple

Scenario 3: GitLab is acquired by a State government

Scenario 4: Gitlab is acquired by Amazon

Scenario 5: Gitlab is acquired by the Linux Foundation

Scenario 6: Gitlab is acquired by the Federal Government

Scenario 7: Gitlab is acquired by IBM

[–] merc 10 points 3 months ago

Scenario 8: Gitlab is acquired by Wal*Mart

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago

What if JetBrains bought it though

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago

Let's be real, 3 and 6 are not possible