Monthly Archives: January 2010

One neighborhood changing the world part two

Posted on January 30, 2010 by Beth Lynn Eicher

I have never met Mr. Starks, better known as Helios. Nor visited his educational charity, the HeliOS Project in Austin Texas. Yet, I was glad to be able to help. My job as a Linux system administrator, a debt-free life … Continue reading →

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One neighborhood changing the world part one

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Beth Lynn Eicher

When I was laid off in 2007, I felt dismayed and lost as I took my cardboard box of personal items on the bus ride home. I was so distraught, I got onto the wrong route. The bus driver had … Continue reading →

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Doing the right thing with Open Source

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Beth Lynn Eicher

Giant Eagle has been giving Apple computers to schools because it is the right thing to do. The business of selling groceries has nothing to do with computers or educating children but they do it for the good will of … Continue reading →

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Restoration of Service

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Beth Lynn Eicher

Sorry for the lack of posts lately. It was not for lack of things to write about. Nor am I afraid of any trolls. Instead I had to pause to take care of something in my life that has nothing … Continue reading →

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December 2009 Market Share Report

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Beth Lynn Eicher

Yet another amazing month as December brought in 5,170 new visitors with over 18,000 visitors in total. Before I get started, I need to apologize that the commenter browser/OS detection plug-in, Browser Sniff, has been reporting falsely for Chrome-based browsers … Continue reading →

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Forecasts for 2010, 2011, and beyond

Posted on January 4, 2010 by Beth Lynn Eicher

This website and associated services has cost me over $350 for the full 2 years of service. I admit that it is a little silly over a $20 bet. When some people make predictions, they say something without ever expecting … Continue reading →