1 page.title=About the Android Open Source Project 2 doc.type=about 3 doc.hidenav=true 4 @jd:body 5 <p>Android is an open-source software stack created for mobile phones and 6 other devices. The Android Open Source Project (AOSP), led by Google, is 7 tasked with the maintenance and further development of Android. Many device 8 manufacturers have brought to market devices running Android, and they are 9 readibly available around the world.</p> 10 <p>Our primary purpose is to build an excellent software platform for everyday 11 users. A number of companies have committed many engineers to achieve this 12 goal, and the result is a full production quality consumer product whose 13 source is open for customization and porting.</p> 14 <p>You can find more information about Android from these pages:</p> 15 <ul> 16 <li><a href="{@docRoot}about/philosophy.html">Our Project Philosophy and Goals</a></li> 17 <li><a href="{@docRoot}source/index.html">Interacting with the Project</a></li> 18 <li><a href="{@docRoot}compatibility/index.html">Android Compatibility</a></li> 19 <li><a href="{@docRoot}source/licenses.html">Licensing Information</a></li> 20 </ul> 21
