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About What Will We Use Editor

I am a Linux idealist who is committed to reporting on the status of Microsoft's market share until June 30, 2011. This journey started as a friendly wager between Nick and I at the South East LinuxFest in June 2009.

But I don’t know Linux well enough to go to LinuxFest

Posted on August 19, 2010 by What Will We Use Editor

Typical technical conferences cost thousands of dollars to attend, entailing talks only for wizards, tutorials for computer pros, and trade shows full of products non-geeks would never buy. It is enough to make the most outgoing person feel out of … Continue reading →

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MSFT FY2010 qtr 4 earnings

Posted on July 21, 2010 by What Will We Use Editor

http://arstechnica.com/microsoft/news/2010/07/liveblog-microsoft-fy2010-q4-earnings.ars play by play I will comment within 24 hours 1 person likes this post. Unlike

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Admin: New and Improved Blog

Posted on June 25, 2010 by What Will We Use Editor

This blog believes in freedom whenever possible. At the time of this posting we use: CentOS release 5.2 (Final), a no-cost Enterprise Linux based on free software. Apache, the free software web server which has a majority market share. WordPress … Continue reading →

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Welcome Bobbie Lynn Eicher

Posted on June 20, 2010 by What Will We Use Editor

My sister, Bobbie Lynn Eicher, has agreed to start writing for whatwillweuse.com She currently uses Windows, MacOSX, and Linux so she brings an interesting perspective. Like Unlike

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Video Post: Microsoft using Apple in GandhiCon3

Posted on May 15, 2010 by What Will We Use Editor

I do not like software patents but I see companies who sue over them as desperate. Like Unlike

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Not a Fan of Microsoft?

Posted on May 15, 2010 by What Will We Use Editor

Here is your opportunity to voice your opinion http://amplicate.com/sucks/microsoft As of right now, 77% of people do not like Microsoft as a company or their products. Like Unlike

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Video post: can’t touch this

Posted on May 13, 2010 by What Will We Use Editor

Please someone explain how casio linux Qt-based pdas 12 years ago with touch screens did not infringe patents but todays Qt-based Nokias and Andriod Nexus does? 2 people like this post. Unlike

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Happy Thanksgiving Everyone

Posted on November 26, 2009 by What Will We Use Editor

Thanksgiving, as an American, means Being Thankful for what you have. Eating way too much food with family. Planning what you are going to buy on Black Friday where all of the retailers sell loss-leader electronics in the hopes of … Continue reading →

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Pause from going droid

Posted on November 18, 2009 by What Will We Use Editor

The Grand Finale to the “Road to Going Droid” story will be postponed for some exciting breaking news. Stay tuned. Like Unlike

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Browser and Operating System Report – October 2009

Posted on November 2, 2009 by What Will We Use Editor

The month of October was simply amazing. We had 3,170 unique ip addresses. When we compare it to our 869 visitors of September, that is over 350% growth. Admittedly, the increased traffic was due to a news-worthy incident that occurred … Continue reading →

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