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		<title>Microsoft to employees: Free Phones!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 17:41:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Big Geek</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Microsoft, facing the worst competition since the day they were founded, is looking for ways to drive users to its new Windows Phone 7.  With Android and iPhone basically owning the market today (with RIM/Blackberry) Microsoft has decided to simply give every one of its 90,000 employees a Windows Phone 7! Microsoft has since confirmed [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-1096" title="windows-phone-7" src="http://www.thegeekpub.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/windows-phone-7-200x150.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="150" />Microsoft, facing the worst competition since the day they were founded, is looking for ways to drive users to its new Windows Phone 7.  With Android and iPhone basically owning the market today (with RIM/Blackberry) Microsoft has decided to simply <a href="http://techflash.com/seattle/2010/07/no_more_excuses_microsofties_everybody_getting_a_windows_phone.html" target="_blank">give every one of its 90,000 employees a Windows Phone 7</a>!</p>
<p>Microsoft has since confirmed the news and explained that this is an opportunity to thank their employees, while increasing employee knowledge of the device.  Quite a bold move, if you ask us!  No word on whether or not this includes the monthly plan fee, or just the device itself.</p>
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