Ok the 1/10th is a bit exaggerated. But it is far less than in the US.

You don’t have to do your development in silicon valley though. If they do it in Europe or even India it’ll be a lot cheaper

I think if Linux becomes something for the masses it will no longer be for me. So I’m hoping that won’t happen.

End users just want their hand to be held by some kind of corporation. Happy to give up their information and privacy. To have no choices in interface etc.

Basically, Linux for the masses will look exactly like ChromeOS. Completely unusable for a power user with a need for privacy and control.