It failed because of MS pushback and lobbying. As was reported countless times.

petcat 3 hours ago | parent | next [-]

Also because Munich didn't actually want to leave Microsoft, they just wanted a better deal. (Which they got)

xienze 3 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

So, it can happen again is what you’re saying.

	▲	cromka 3 minutes ago \| parent [-]
		Not what I am saying. But yeah, except MS position in general is much weaker nowadays, especially because of Apple, not open source.