[jillesvangurp]

I agree, this is a sign of being highly relevant. The more companies that get involved, the better. The Rust foundation looks like it is set up for success here. Very similar to e.g. the Eclipse, Apache, and Linux foundations have been for ages. Mozilla did this right.

Basically Google, MS, Facebook, and probably loads of others are using Rust in their mutual tech stacks. They have a shared interest. none of them get to dominate. The Rust foundation is the neutral ground where they collaborate. Schoolbook use of open source as a means to collaborate between frenemies.