for the handful of pros in the forums

[hallcp1019]

Just out of curiosity what do you guys do?? Wildman anne and the few others who seem to know these phones inside and out what is it you do for a living what go you guys so into the devices im amazed and some of the stuff I read here and the information is generally much better than any other sources provide...im just thanking you guys for the endless help and want to know more about the people that are generally our go to walking tech guides lol

[droidsw]

I'm not one of the pros, but I like the X because it is (along with tablets) replacing the pc and laptop. I spend minutes a day on my pc, compared to at least one hour, many times, more, before I got my X. The X was my first smart phone.

I rejected the idea when the iphone came out because I was so anti-Apple and quite frankly those that had them gave off an "aroma" of arrogance.

That's not to say that the iphone isn't a good phone. Its just too coincidental that so many people that use than are (self edit).

My line of work is not IT-related. Also, coincidentally the IT Manager for my company is an iphone user and really knows very little about it, other than it's good for playing his music. So, all smartphone fanatics are not IT people, software freaks, etc.

It's odd though. I participate in other forums (auto, sports, etc.) and people seem to be more into phones. I suppose it's because they are little computers, phones, music players, movie players, game players, etc., all-in-one.

Good question.

[Wildman]

I am not a expert at Android but I enjoy what I do and attempt to learn every aspect of products for development. I do have a number of years under my built in the IT, Computer Analyst, Software and development and the Computer Consultant fields (As you can tell I'm not a young pup) .   I have also worked in the Graphics Editing field for a little bit...  Do to the pleasant economy I have been working with a number of small development groups that evaluate software base codes for security flaws.

I was a dedicated Windows WM developer but Android has caught my attention and I have committed myself into learning more about this OS to start developed quality apps for Android.

I am still learning the Android platforms ins ands outs but hope to get everything all figured out soon enough.

[JaySean]

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Wildman wrote:

I am not a expert at Android but I enjoy what I do and attempt to learn every aspect of products for development. I do have a number of years under my built in the IT, Computer Analyst, Software and development and the Computer Consultant fields (As you can tell I'm not a young pup) .   I have also worked in the Graphics Editing field for a little bit...  Do to the pleasant economy I have been working with a number of small development groups that evaluate software base codes for security flaws.

I was a dedicated Windows WM developer but Android has caught my attention and I have committed myself into learning more about this OS to start developed quality apps for Android.

I am still learning the Android platforms ins ands outs but hope to get everything all figured out soon enough.

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you are an inspiration.I am 20 years old and I too love tech, I build computers and enjoy fixing electronics and learning about all kinds of software/hardware and os's. I study and research everyday, maybe someday i'll be an expert like you

[hallcp1019]

I've done a bit of coding for websites I have ran but I took about a year of programming and its just something you love or hate lol there is no middle ground there I was taught through the build from the ground up but would have loved a few prewritten sets of code lol...either way it's no picnic for us beginners at times I do get dissapointed at the exclusions of basic features I find my self fiddling for hours thinking man I miss my old moto track phone ...you the old one that looked like a house phone with a pullout antenna and a text only display with like 5 lines lol but when these things really find the full functionality of a pc ill be more excited I guess im greedy in that aspect wanting more in a phone when I still have things to learn but I would say I don't think its asking too much for google to have a site dedicated to learning every aspect of the os that will probably be the top dog in coming years

[Wildman]

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hallcp1019 wrote:
I've done a bit of coding for websites I have ran but I took about a year of programming and its just something you love or hate lol there is no middle ground there I was taught through the build from the ground up but would have loved a few prewritten sets of code lol...either way it's no picnic for us beginners at times I do get dissapointed at the exclusions of basic features I find my self fiddling for hours thinking man I miss my old moto track phone ...you the old one that looked like a house phone with a pullout antenna and a text only display with like 5 lines lol but when these things really find the full functionality of a pc ill be more excited I guess im greedy in that aspect wanting more in a phone when I still have things to learn but I would say I don't think its asking too much for google to have a site dedicated to learning every aspect of the os that will probably be the top dog in coming years

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I guess I am one of the ones that loves it but you got one up on me because I really wasnt crazy about coding websites, it can be just as complex as app if not more at times.  Working with all those hyperlinks, addresses and security access rights could drive anyone to drink. .

I have learned that even with a detailed instruction manual in hand a person learn better with human feedback. Even with preconfigured lines of codes you still would have to understand debugging it and understanding with each line is configured to to do and what outcome will happen to every line after and before that connecting line because it can change the outcome of every connecting code, without this info it will be like a user being given every part for a motherboard and told to build a working motherboard without help....  I sure wouldnt want to be around when that system is powered up the first time..

[hallcp1019]

I guess doing web code just came more natural and is not so codependant on other lines so what what if I got link or area sized wrong in general the site will live ...man that programming just ugh lol if you don't get everything working smoothly its hrs of hair pulling in I spent about 2 weeks working around 4 hrs a day on coding for a program that changed the colors of the display depending on how fast you typed even though I finally did it im pretty sure that experience led me to say no I don't think I could do this everyday I would like to play with trying to do a few phone apps just not sure where and how to start

[Wildman]

Actually if you do web pages you should be familiar with xml files, most android apps are built around these files for commands and images are saved in compressed unencrypted zip files, if you bust open a few apps you will see that a number of them are following a simular platform...  Creating and modifing apps in android is way simpier than WM for sure.

[mortb]

I was playing with computers when you had to type punch cards, and the computer itself was huge and usually housed in an air conditioned room, about the size of a 3 bedroom ranch. Gee, guess I'm giving my age away too One thing I've done, which helped a lot was to download the manual prior to my getting the Droid X and reading it from cover to cover. So, when I finally did get the X, I was very familiar with it. As for an occupation related to telephony, nope. Spent 21 years in the Air Force and 18 years working at one of the local teaching hospitals. I just like to mess around with gadgets.

[bearone21]

retired helicopter pilot/38 years, so i've got some hi mileage myself.

i find the download manual and the one that came with the dx to be one of the worst manuals, back to the days with the star tac from motorola when i was with gte, before it became verizon.

[hallcp1019]

i read the manual but it really doesnt go into the nooks of android its just a submersive OS i appreciate guys i hope you all keep that interest in tech to keep us all moving. 

[Wildman]

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hallcp1019 wrote:

i read the manual but it really doesnt go into the nooks of android its just a submersive OS i appreciate guys i hope you all keep that interest in tech to keep us all moving. 

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Yeah the manual can bit a bit limited at times but its a good starting point,  I learned that if you used Ubuntu,Fedora Unix, Debian and other Linux based OS it helps to get a understanding of the Android OS because it is designed from Linux kernel and I have used these OS in some level over my years.

[bearone21]

"a bit limited"

here's the explanation in the manual of xferring music via usb:

Get music

You can transfer music from your computer to your

phone by using a USB connection.

For more information on transferring music, see “USB

connection” on page 47.

Note:

The first time you use a USB connection, your

computer may indicate that drivers are being installed.

Follow any prompts you see to complete the

installation. This may take a few minutes.

1

With a memory card inserted, and your phone

showing the home screen, connect a Motorola

micro USB data cable from your phone’s micro USB

port to a USB port on your computer. Your phone

should show in the status bar.

Note:

Make sure to connect the phone to a high

power USB port. Typically, these are located directly

on your computer.

2

On your phone, flick down the status bar to see the

USB connection options.

3

If you want to use Media Share, touch Media

Share

, then OK

nothing mentioned about selecting mass storage after usb notification is opened to actually xfer music.

i could go on with many other "how to's" that i had to call verizon cs to find out how to do something that wasn't covered in the manual.

[Jax_Omen]

My work has nothing to do with my phone knowledge. I'm just a computer nerd

[Cody21]

"Pro" ?  Well, I don't consider myself a PRO (but thanks anyway), but rather CURIOUS about technology. I came up through the ranks as a progammer -  and like 1 other poster I actually inputed computer code via Punch Cards back in 1969 !  (wow)   Worked my way up through mainframe computer systems to Windows PC technology & now some WEB Development; just for fun.  I've just always been interested in this sort of stuff and trying to understand and figure out what specific features and "options" provide. I mean, the h/w provides options for a reason, right?  That all being said, the DROID X is my first Smartphone -- and I've really enjoyed the journey with it. Love this phone. And I enjoy the helpfulness of the "team" on this forum.

[Wildman]

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Jax_Omen wrote:
My work has nothing to do with my phone knowledge. I'm just a computer nerd

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That really all it takes to some levels, these days the complexities of writing code can be accomplished with preset codes and scripts, besides these kids these days can debug 1000s of lines of code in a few minutes and also build complex script commands in seconds...   Times has changed since I wrote my first program..

Computer nerds can easily the worlds next programmed or cracker.