Android OS Similar to Linux?

[Guest Android noob]

Hey all, I've just been getting into the whole Android market recently and noticed some similarities to Linux (ehich I am a HUGE fan of)....

So my first question is, can someone confirm that Android is mobile version of a Linux kernel?

And my second one is, if so, is there a command line on the phones end? If so what kind o "linuxy" stuff can you do with it?

Thanks,

- Android Noob

[Guest DougEdey]

Android is based off the linux kernel.

[Guest Remington Steale]

Its based on Linux, and you can install various terminal programs to access the command line but its usually best/necessary to have a rooted phone first.

Or use the Android SDK and run command line from your pc to do things.