Microsoft projects that by next year, 20 million people will be using their OS in pocket pc and smartphones.  They feel the iPhone will only take 2-3% of the market while the Windows Mobile platform will reach 60-80%.  Apple feels they will sell a whopping 8 million iPhones while Microsoft is shooting for 20 million units.  Somebody is going to do some explaining in the boardroom!

Personally, I hope they both do well.  I like the idea of Apple and MS going at it on a different ballfield.  Competition is always good for the consumer.  And don’t forget Nokia, they use Linux on their successful phone line.  So what I want to know is, who wants to buy a phone without an OS?

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