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		oars on Feb 15, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Linode rebranded as Akamai’s cloud computing servi... So now you'll be inclined to like Akamai by association, what's the actual difference? Imagine the next generation of VPS in 10-15 years - will they really care about the name "Linode" or "Akamai" as long as it's a great product?

wallmountedtv on Feb 15, 2023 [–]

I have a strong suspicion that the sponsorships will be going away now.

Akamai killed the enthusiast-run Linode to instead create executive-run cloud computing services. That is what the difference is, and why these news are so worrisome for enthusiasts.

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