[webschooner]

Incorrect. Android was only released on the first device on Oct 22, 2008, only 4 months ago. There are a number of devices with Android hitting the market in 2009.

The Android OS has been anything but a “disaster” for Google. Your statement is laughable and uninformed.

[Golden Eagle]

Yes it has been a huge disapointment, just like all phones with Linux have comparatively failed in the US market so far. I saw a Google rep admit it on CNBC last week during an interview discussing this very topic. Linux fanbois are so amusing, always claiming this is finally "the year" LOL.

[Golden Eagle]

Here’s a worldwide chart for you from Q3 2008 that shows Linux with a measly 5.1% marketshare, which that 1 Android model with disapointing sales hasn’t changed. Looks like your opinion is the one that’s “laughable and uninformed”:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smartphone