android is google's version of linux.
HawaiiMusikMan has nailed the rest.
Not quite... Yes, roms can be what he described, but not in this case, in this case it's a customized version of the AndroidOS, apps, and features specifically targeted for that model phone.
And same with rooting, again, yes it can mean that, it can also mean to gain "root" level or "administrator" access to the device, allowing you to access and modify files and directories that would otherwise be locked. A lot of companies are making this harder to do these days, HTC being the exception as they encourage modifying your phone for your needs, the WHOLE FCKN POINT OF ANDROID/LINUX/ETC IN THE FIRST PLACE.
plz don't pass on incorrect information ;p
Oh, and I for one, love the idea of KDE on a ATOM device, much more than I do Android, but to me, linux is linux, so for now I take Android on the devices I can't get another distro onto.
Edited by
pikles
on Fri 02/03/12 12:01 AM