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.