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0 pointsnoncoml3y ago0 comments

> 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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dymk3y ago

It's easier and less risky to sell in-bulk to another business on a contract than it does to sell retail

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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0 pointsnoncoml3y ago0 comments

> 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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dymk3y ago

It's easier and less risky to sell in-bulk to another business on a contract than it does to sell retail

cushychicken3y ago

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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