Getting started with Android mobile OS development

The question is why Android OS?
Android OS is free to develop and has not  unnecessary    restrictions like Apple where you need  a Mac to develop  Apps. I like freedom that Android  provides.

What will you need?

A computer with at least 1 GB of physical Ram with Eclipse for Java installed. Also you should install the Android sdk:

http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html

Once done, you will find a new perspective in Eclipse

Ok, you now need to create a virtual image for a cell phone device.

http://developer.android.com/guide/developing/tools/avd.html

Hopefully now you can start coding with Android. If only Google had made it more simpler to develop Android apps. 

But it is way better than Apple, I must say and I don't need a Mac for developing apps for Android. I really hate Apple for doing that.  So monopolistic!!

Helpful Guide:

http://gizmodo.com/5544988/how-to-try-android-froyo-on-your-computer?skyline=true&s=i