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Android pushing forward... but don't ask me... listen to Gartner.

Posted by Scott_Ruecker on · 6 comments
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Here's some fun news: "Gartner Says Android to Become No. 2 Worldwide Mobile Operating System in 2010 and Challenge Symbian for No. 1 Position by 2014." I moved to a smart phone within the last year. In the past I hadn't really needed one. When I went somewhere I typically had my laptop with me, so I usually hid behind that. However, as my role became more and more driven by general email and Internet access rather than specific proprietary programs I realized that I wanted to have more access and functionality without lugging the computer around all the time. If you know me at all, you know I'm a Linux nut, so I naturally gravitated toward an Android phone. I love it. The openness suits me and I get to use my curiosity and ability to tinker to my advantage.

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Comments (6)

Scott_Ruecker Story submitter ·
This seems to be happening a lot lately, I post articles with links only to have them disappear. Got to be the the third or forth time this week.
tuxchick ·
Scott, it's because you're working too hard, literally to the bone. You're looking bad, man, better take it easy. http://img508.imageshack.us/i/picture008h.jpg/

Scott_Ruecker Story submitter ·
Wow, that's actually a great picture of me. I finally got my skin to stick to me..whew! ;-)
caitlyn ·
Was it the fourth time or were you really programming in Forth, Scott?
Scott_Ruecker Story submitter ·
Ack! I am having a bad word day! ;-)

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