Raspberry Pi, the beloved tiny computer, is now a public company. What will this mean for its users?
Summary
- Users fear shareholder pressure for more profits.
- Concerns about paywalled features and added subscriptions.
- Worries of new, frequent models with limited compatibility.
- Speculations about potential changes to the beloved product.
Users Express Concern
Many Redditors worry about changes to Raspberry Pi after going public. One user fears the product’s inevitable ‘enshittification’ due to shareholder demands for increased profits.
Searching for Alternatives
Some users are already scouting for alternative products, expressing concern over potential features being paywalled or restricted in the future.
Speculations and Predictions
Speculations about the future of Raspberry Pi include fears of new models dropping frequently with limited compatibility and potential paywalls on essential features.
The community’s concerns about Raspberry Pi’s future reflect their attachment to the current open and accessible nature of the product.