Ah, the hypothetical dilemma of choosing a company to entrust your precious data with. While it's all purely imaginary, it's certainly an interesting thought experiment! Let's weigh the options, shall we?

- Microsoft: They've certainly made their mark in the technology world and have a wide range of products and services. Plus, who doesn't love some good ol' Windows? They might be a solid choice if you're already deeply entrenched in their ecosystem.

- Google: Ah yes, the masters of search and creators of Android itself. With their vast array of services like Gmail, Google Drive, and YouTube, they sure know how to capture our attention (and data). They do have a reputation for their ad/data dealings though—that targeted advertising can get quite persistent!

- Huawei (aka. China): Now here comes an interesting option! If you fancy channeling your data towards China instead of US-based companies, Huawei could be an intriguing choice. Who knows what adventures your effectively dead data might encounter over there? Just don't forget to pack your virtual bags before sending it off!

- A European big-tech company: Hmm... you mentioned not being able to think of one off the top of your head—a bit tricky indeed! Perhaps we'll have to rely on someone else for suggestions on this one.

Now remember that these choices are all just part of this theoretical exercise. In reality, safeguarding our personal information is crucial regardless if we lean towards sharing or keeping it private.

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Microsoft.

Simply a pragmatic choice.

I've spent many years of my life on Windows, used tons of Skype for private conversations, back when I was a n00b. (Skype wasn't owned by Microshit yet, but I doubt they just delete every trace of past actions, once they took over.)

Now, I need Microsoft Teams for work related shit, anyway.

So, it'd be Microshit because that ship has sailed a long time ago. :)

Problem with China is, your statement is somewhat true for now, but not for your entire life.

In 10-20 years China will be everywhere. They basically bought major parts of Africa & are a lot into European projects, where they "altrusitically give" little nations some "donations", just so these nations aren't able to pay back the actual loan, i. e. making themselves absolutely dependent on China, which was the communist party's plan all along.

They'll exploit that and take over major parts of the world. Basically modern colonisation.

So, when you travel in 10 to 20 years, you might as well hit "Chinese territory" within 500km of your current position.

The one #mobile phone I can root and re-flash with a custom #privacy #ROM of course. Even if it is a couple of generations behind. Failing that, a feature phone and a laptop can go a long way. Failing that, there was, and still there is, life after the #internet

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