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| # About the Android Open Source Project # |
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| Android is an open-source software stack created for mobile phones and |
| other devices. The Android Open Source Project (AOSP), led by Google, is |
| tasked with the maintenance and further development of Android. Many device |
| manufacturers have brought to market devices running Android, and they are |
| readibly available around the world. |
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| Our primary purpose is to build an excellent software platform for everyday |
| users. A number of companies have committed many engineers to achieve this |
| goal, and the result is a full production quality consumer product whose |
| source is open for customization and porting. |
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| You can find more information about Android from these pages: |
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| - [Our Project Philosophy and Goals](philosophy.html) |
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| - [People and Roles](/source/roles.html) |
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| - [Interacting with the Project](/source/index.html) |
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| - [Android Compatibility](/compatibility/index.html) |
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| - [Licensing Information](/source/licenses.html) |
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