In this tutorial, I demonstrate how to set up Fedora 17 GNU/Linux for developing apps for Android, the world's most popular mobile operating system.

You can view this tutorial in its original context at http://djere.com/node/28

A LibreOffice slideshow of the tutorial is here: http://djere.com/lectures/node28lecture/and.basics.0:%20GettingStarted%20Developing%20Android%20Apps%20On%20Fedora%20GNU-Linux.html

Learning Objectives:
-Discuss Android and Java.
-Discuss OpenJDK.
-Discuss Android .apk files.
-Discuss the Android security sandbox.
-Discuss Android application components.
-Discuss the Android manifest file.
-Demonstrate the Android Development Tools/Eclipse.
-Show solutions to various installation problems.