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Re:Vodafone unveils prototype 5G network built on a Raspberr... by noncoml on Tuesday February 28, 2023 @07:01PM (#34976747)
> Raspberry Pi is a corporate endeavor as well. They also have employees, and a payroll to maintain.

They would have sold out either way. What does payroll have to do with who they prioritize to sell to?

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Re:Vodafone unveils prototype 5G network built on a Raspberr... by dymk on Tuesday February 28, 2023 @07:08PM (#34976828)
It's easier and less risky to sell in-bulk to another business on a contract than it does to sell retail
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Re:Vodafone unveils prototype 5G network built on a Raspberr... by cushychicken on Tuesday February 28, 2023 @09:13PM (#34977899)
Another good point. Not to mention probably a more profitable end venture for the Pi Foundation. Fewer pounds of flesh doled out to retailers and middlemen.
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