HobbitFoot

That seems to be SOP for Uber. They flat out say that you may be recorded on rides, presumably for safety reasons.

Linux keeps getting more development because it is the cheapest way to develop a platform. It is the reason why almost all servers are Linux and it was used as the basis for Android.

That said, Steam is a wildly profitable company that is self aware enough to not kill its golden goose.

The incentive for consumer Linux is controlling the app store.

Google leverages its control of the app store to make money on Android. Valve has invested in Linux in order to have an alternate OS in case Windows becomes hostile.