some previous names for cloud compute entities were "grid compute" and "utility computing". some veneer of old-school small fries still exist thank the stars but absolutely, more & more of the internet is powered by the hyperscalers. absolutely terrifying seeing the scales keep tilting heavier & heavier towards fewer & fewer options.
They are free to buy hardware and self host their website. It's not rocket science.
> absolutely terrifying seeing the scales keep tilting heavier & heavier towards fewer & fewer options
This is just not happening. Except apparently in the minds of many HNers who live in some bizarre alternate reality.