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Tim Bird http://elinux.org/index.php?title=Android_Intro&diff=14573&oldid=prev 2009-11-05T22:34:50Z

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Tim Bird http://elinux.org/index.php?title=Android_Intro&diff=14571&oldid=prev 2009-11-05T22:33:13Z

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Tim Bird http://elinux.org/index.php?title=Android_Intro&diff=14533&oldid=prev 2009-11-05T18:58:35Z

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Tim Bird http://elinux.org/index.php?title=Android_Intro&diff=12967&oldid=prev 2009-08-01T02:55:58Z

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Tim Bird http://elinux.org/index.php?title=Android_Intro&diff=12966&oldid=prev 2009-08-01T02:51:56Z

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Tim Bird http://elinux.org/index.php?title=Android_Intro&diff=12922&oldid=prev 2009-07-30T05:06:18Z

<p>Created page with &#039;== Overview == Android ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Android wikipedia entry]) is a software platform and operating system written by Google and the Open Handset Allianc…&#039;</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>== Overview ==<br /> <br /> Android ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Android wikipedia entry]) is a software platform and operating system written by Google and the Open Handset Alliance, designed for use in small form factor devices and smartphones.<br /> <br /> A good place to get started with technical information is to read the [http://android-dls.com/wiki/index.php?title=Android_FAQ Android FAQ]</div>

Tim Bird