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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_%28operating_system%29 Android] is a Linux-based operating system developed by the Open Handset Alliance, a consortium of companies led by Google.
Android is a software stack for embedded devices that includes an operating system, middleware and key applications, as described in the following diagram:
[[File:Android-system-architecture.jpg|frame|400px|center]]
The Android Operating System offers designers of embedded applications the ability to easily add a high-level OS to their product. The following is a brief list of Android features:
# Complete, Open Source Software solution
# Based upon Linux
# Easy licensing terms for commercial development (Apache license)
# Includes a complete Application Framework enabling reuse and replacement of software components
# Multimedia, Graphics, and Graphical User Interface are included out of the box
# A large community of Android and Applications developers is ready today
# Offers a rich development environment including a device emulator, tools for debugging, memory and performance profiling, and a plugin for the Eclipse IDE
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